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Newton D. Baker School of the Arts

3690 W. 159th St. Cleveland OH, 44111-5706

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School Summary

3690 W. 159th St.
Cleveland, OH 44111-5706
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Principal
Wendy Rose-Geiling
wendy.rose-geiling@clevelandmetroschools.org

Phone
216-838-6650

Hours of Operation
9:10 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Grades
PreK-8
School Type
District
Operated By
CMSD

Mission

Newton D. Baker offers an arts-infused education where teachers use all of the arts—visual, drama, technology, music and movement—to effectively teach reading, math, science, social studies, and more. Arts-infused education improves educational achievement, creates innovative models for teaching and learning, and allows children to have a better opportunity to flourish when it comes to academic achievement. The arts are a transformative tool for engaging all learners.

Special Programs

The Arts help our children flourish.
We believe that incorporating the arts into our curriculum allows children to have a
better opportunity to grow and thrive in their academic achievements.
Extracurricular offerings include:
Chess club for grades 3-8 • Art club • Dance • Band • Thespian Troupe • Soccer
• Boys and girls basketball for grades 7-8 • Cheerleading for grades 6-8.
We celebrate our community partners:
Eaton Corporation • Red Seal Electric • West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood
Development • Center for Arts-Inspired Learning.

Nearby Schools

Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary

16210 Lorain Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44111-5522
Grades: K-4
Enrollment (State Provided): 315

Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle

16210 Lorain Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44111-5522
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment (State Provided): 224

Valley View Boys’ Leadership Academy

17200 Valleyview Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44135-4356
Grades: PreK-8
Enrollment (State Provided): 215

James A. Garfield

3800 W. 140th St.
Cleveland, OH 44111-4972
Grades: PreK-8
Enrollment (State Provided): 557

Orchard Park Academy

14440 Triskett Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44111-2263
Grades: K-8
Enrollment (State Provided): 159

Performance Ratings & Scorings

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Performance Index:

State rating of how well students performed on tests.

Average 37 out of 115
State Ratings
DPerformance Index Score (68.5/120)

Student Progress:

State rating of student growth compared to growth of other students in Ohio.

Below Average 108 out of 113
F Progress

Third Grade Guarantee

85.10% District Overall
95.20%
Student meeting requirements for promotion to 4th grade.

Attendance Rates

  • 91.2 Student Attendance Rate

Average Daily Enrollment

522
Students

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Community Ratings & Reviews

4.2 out of 5
11 Community Reviews

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Recent Reviews

Parent/Guardian/Family Member
Dec 19, 2019
My son is a Pre-K student at Newton D. Baker. He was previously attending "Preschool" at a daycare facility that he was attending for 2 1/2 years. Since he and I had become so familiar with all the staff, friends and daily routine of the day care facility I was very apprehensive of him attending a whole new school. initially I wanted him to attend the school right behind my house but by the time I attempted to enroll him all the spots were full. I was pretty bummed out and had been given three choices of schools to choose from that still had space for him. I went with Newton D. Baker because the other two were a definite NO from the moment the lady told me. His very first day I could tell already that it was the best decision I could've made for him. The staff at Newton D. Baker are extremely friendly and it amazed me that the principal knew all her students BY NAME! That was super assuring to me that this was the perfect school for my son. Here we are months later and both of my son's teachers (Mrs.Kozell and Ms.Cindi) are absolutely amazing. My son has learned so much already. I truly believe this school does not get enough credit. Not to mention every morning the students are greeted at the door by a teacher (I have suddenly forgotten his name). It's just all around a great school. I just wish they had central air because hot days are miserable in there!
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Student
Nov 13, 2018
In my opinion my school is one of the best
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Community Member
Nov 13, 2018
To quick to suspend kids
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Nov 1, 2018
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Student
Jul 9, 2018
I feel good! I got a lot of trophies and great opportunities from there
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Apr 12, 2018
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