Harvard Avenue Performance Academy vs SMART Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvard Avenue Performance Academy
Cleveland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
370 students
SMART Academy
Garfield Heights · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
92 students
| Measure | Harvard Avenue Performance Academy Cleveland, Ohio | SMART Academy Garfield Heights, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1614 of 1,713 | #895 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #46859 of 50,301 | #14422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 75% |
| city | Cleveland | Garfield Heights |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SMART Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 16.5).
- •SMART Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 17%).
- •SMART Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 30%).
- •SMART Academy does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.1).
- •Harvard Avenue Performance Academy is the larger school with 370 students compared with 92.
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 Harvard Avenue Performance Academy better than SMART Academy?
On the Success Index (US), SMART Academy ranks higher (65.6 vs 16.5 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 Harvard Avenue Performance Academy and SMART Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Garfield Heights in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard Avenue Performance Academy: 370. SMART Academy: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard Avenue Performance Academy and SMART Academy rank in Ohio?
Harvard Avenue Performance Academy is 1614th of 1,713 and SMART Academy is 895th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).