Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunbeam ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunbeam ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunbeam's student population of 421 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunbeam ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunbeam is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3236 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
92%
17%
White
5%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunbeam's ranking?
Sunbeam is ranked #3236 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Sunbeam?
421 students attend Sunbeam.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sunbeam students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunbeam?
Sunbeam has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunbeam offer ?
Sunbeam offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sunbeam part of?
Sunbeam is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunbeam located?
Sunbeam is located in the Buckeye Shaker neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
School Reviews
5 5/3/2010
Sunbeam school is a fun, happy, and caring school. Although Our principal is getting laid off or somthing, she was a loving,Always happy and always smiling principal and the only one in Cleveland,Ohio. There are very nice rooms, very nice lunches, and very smart teachers.
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