Case Study
Garfield Elementary Leads Ohio in Math Gains

Garfield Grade 5 Math Proficiency Surges
Garfield ES made great gains on the OST from 2024 to 2025, with Grade 5 students seeing a 20-point increase in mathematics proficiency, surpassing both district and state overall results.
Overview
Grade 5 Students Surpass State Benchmarks
In 2024, Garfield Elementary School in Cleveland, Ohio implemented i-Ready Classroom Mathematics as its core curriculum. In just one year, Grade 5 students significantly improved math proficiency on the OST, outperforming both district and state averages. The school also saw strong gains among English Learners, gifted students, and students with IEPs. Garfield’s success reflects intentional implementation, consistent data use, and a commitment to instructional growth.
- District:Cleveland Metropolitan School District
- Subject:Mathematics
- Grade:K–8
- Topic:Academic Achievement, Core Math, Differentiating Instruction, Implementation and Practice, Multilingual Learners, Special Education
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