Case Study

Garfield Elementary Leads Ohio in Math Gains

Line chart showing Grade 5 Ohio's State Test (OST) mathematics proficiency from 2024 to 2025. Garfield ES increased from 45 to 65 percent, surpassing both the district (CMSD), which rose from 19 to 25 percent, and the state average, which decreased from 58 to 57 percent.

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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Testimonials

i-Ready Classroom Mathematics is rigorous, but it’s also incredibly teacher friendly. This is the first time we’ve seen this level of completion and confidence across classrooms.

— Jacob Bosley, Principal of Garfield Elementary School

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