Citizens Leadership Academy East vs W.H. Kirk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citizens Leadership Academy East
Cleveland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
489 students
W.H. Kirk Middle School
East Cleveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
194 students
| Measure | Citizens Leadership Academy East Cleveland, Ohio | W.H. Kirk Middle School East Cleveland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1482 of 1,713 | #631 of 646 |
| National rank | #39850 of 50,301 | #13703 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Cleveland | East Cleveland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Citizens Leadership Academy East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 20.5).
- •Citizens Leadership Academy East does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Citizens Leadership Academy East does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •W.H. Kirk Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.8).
- •Citizens Leadership Academy East is the larger school with 489 students compared with 194.
- •Citizens Leadership Academy East is a charter school while W.H. Kirk Middle School is a public 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 Citizens Leadership Academy East better than W.H. Kirk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Citizens Leadership Academy East ranks higher (27.9 vs 20.5 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 Citizens Leadership Academy East and W.H. Kirk Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and East Cleveland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citizens Leadership Academy East: 489. W.H. Kirk Middle School: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citizens Leadership Academy East and W.H. Kirk Middle School rank in Ohio?
Citizens Leadership Academy East is 1482nd of 1,713 and W.H. Kirk Middle School is 631st of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).