MARY M BETHUNE

Mary M Bethune is a Title I public school that is part of the Cleveland Municipal school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 308 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Mary M Bethune has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mary M. Bethune School, located on Moulton Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The school is named in honor of Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned American educator, stateswoman, and civil rights activist who founded what is now Bethune-Cookman University. The institution is part of a district-wide effort to provide foundational academic support and community-focused education to the youth of the Cleveland area.

As a neighborhood school, Mary M. Bethune serves as a central hub for its surrounding community, emphasizing the importance of literacy, STEM integration, and personal development. The school utilizes the district’s "Cleveland Plan" framework, which prioritizes school autonomy and high-quality instruction to improve student outcomes. By fostering an environment rooted in the legacy of its namesake, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to succeed academically while developing the character and skills necessary to contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact Mary M Bethune at (216) 838-2250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.