Charles Dickens School vs Harvard Avenue Performance Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Dickens School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
253 students
Harvard Avenue Performance Academy
Cleveland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
370 students
| Measure | Charles Dickens School Cleveland, Ohio | Harvard Avenue Performance Academy Cleveland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 3 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1713 of 1,713 | #1614 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #50269 of 50,301 | #46859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 253 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvard Avenue Performance Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 2.5).
- •Harvard Avenue Performance Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Harvard Avenue Performance Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 9%).
- •Harvard Avenue Performance Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 28.1).
- •Harvard Avenue Performance Academy is the larger school with 370 students compared with 253.
- •Charles Dickens School is a public school while Harvard Avenue Performance Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charles Dickens School better than Harvard Avenue Performance Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Harvard Avenue Performance Academy ranks higher (16.5 vs 2.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charles Dickens School and Harvard Avenue Performance Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Dickens School: 253. Harvard Avenue Performance Academy: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Dickens School and Harvard Avenue Performance Academy rank in Ohio?
Charles Dickens School is 1713th of 1,713 and Harvard Avenue Performance Academy is 1614th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).