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Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

2825 ALMS PL CINCINNATI OH 45206

Top 10% School in Ohio

Ranked 15 of 236 in Ohio

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About Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

The Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students operates under the Cincinnati Public Schools umbrella as a magnet program for grades 3 through 12. The Spencer Center serves gifted and advanced learners, maintains low enrollment (roughly 350 students) and low student–teacher ratios (12:1). Spencer Center's performance is impressive, with proficiency levels rated approximately 84% in math and 88% in reading, while providing other enriched opportunities such as Advanced Placement courses and gifted instruction. Spencer Center facilitates both rigor and personal development, creating a differentiated experience unique to CPS. Community support includes classroom requests fulfilled through donors. Choose funding. As one of the only schools in the region focused on gifted education, this public elementary school in Ohio has it all—achievement, small class sizes, and a magnet meritocracy for academically advanced learners.This is one of the best schools in Ohio.

Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students Contact Information

Address

2825 ALMS PL CINCINNATI OH 45206

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Phone

(513) 363-0000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 84%
Reading 88%
State average proficiency is 84% in Math and 88% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
317
Total Students
$87025
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 15 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 50%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 3%
Black 37%
Two+ Races 8%
Native Am. 0%
White
50%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
3%
Black
37%
Two+ Races
8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 317
43%
136 Female
57%
181 Male

Student Population

317 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sunday Scoop Newsletter: The February edition of the school’s "Sunday Scoop" was recently released, highlighting new district-wide college and career pathways now open to high school students.

Marian Spencer Scholars: The school is celebrating its senior class, including those recently named 2026 Marian Spencer Scholars. This prestigious scholarship provides a full ride to the University of Cincinnati, including housing in Marian Spencer Hall.

FAQ

Q. 1. Are there any specialized programs for gifted students at Meriemont Elementary?

Ans. To engage exceptional students, Spencer Center offers advanced curriculum, enrichment programs, differentiated instruction, and specialized STEM and arts opportunities.

Q.2 Are there top-rated high schools in neighbourhoods across Ohio?

Ans. Yes, you can find the best high schools here.

Q.3 Does Spencer Center provide before and after-school care?

Ans. Families requiring flexible scheduling can avail themselves of the before and after care that includes homework assistance, enrichment activities, and supervision for families.

Q.4 How can parents enroll their children in the Spencer Center?

Ans. Parents are required to provide a birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization records, and previous school or assessment records if applicable. for successful enrollment.

Q 5. How can I find the best middle school near my neighborhood in Ohio?

Ans. You can find the best middle schools here.


Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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