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Muraski Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 560 students

 
 
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Posted September 2, 2010

Muraski Elementary School is a wonderful school with dedicated, encouraging teachers. The Principal is friendly and approachable; she is doing an excellent job. My daughter loves going to school and is proud to be a Muraski Wildcat! :-)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2010

not a day goes by that my kids are so happy we moved to strongsville ohio! number one school system in the state in our book!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

Muraski Elementary School a tremendous school of dedicated individuals which includes the teachers, principal, support staff and parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2006

I had one or two children at Muraski for the last 8 years. Teachers and staff are competent, devoted, caring, and friendly. PTA is top-notch, actively sponsoring many programs that enrich students as well as families. Teachers & parents enjoy an unusual comradery here, making grade school a wonderful experience. It's like one big family! Dear Mr. Gould retired, and the new principal, Mr. Ryba, energetically continues the excellent Muraski reputation. Academics are excellent (see Test Scores), with great opportunities in Art, Music, sports, and clubs too. Offers 'cluster grouping' for the gifted child, if the child did not quality for Strongsville's 'self-contained' gifted program at Allen Elem. Teachers & staff will work tirelessly with parents to get the student what he/she needs to have the best education, even if the answer lies elsewhere! Fabulous new building addition to be completed Fall 2006 will solve long-standing overcrowding problems. Muraski rocks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2004

The principal, Mr. Gould is a gem! He is very visible in the school throughout the day and he is always available to the parents, students and staff who he supports completely. He knows most students and their parents by name. The teachers we have been involved with thus far have been top notch! They have a fantastic art program. The teacher emphasizes the basic foundations of art and the amazing results are seen in the various projects that are displayed for public viewing during the annual school wide art show. There are several activities throughout the year that encourage individual and team effort and some also involve the student's families. Overall, I believe this is a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
99%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female94%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Disabled69%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students88%
Female94%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled77%
Non-disabled90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students91%
Female>95%
Male81%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Below Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetBelow
Grade 5AboveAbove
Grade 6BelowBelow

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
103 (2011)
 
104 (2010)
 
104 (2009)
 
101 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 74%
Asian 6% 2%
Two or more races 4% 4%
Black 2% 16%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 8%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 9%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 97%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 59%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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20270 Royalton Rd
Strongsville, OH 44149
Phone: (440) 572-7160

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