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#236 of 3,159 schools in OH

Top 7% in state

Worthington Hills Elementary School

Elementary School · Worthington City

1221 Candlewood Dr, Columbus, OH 43235

538
Students
19.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 7%
in OH

About Worthington Hills Elementary School

Worthington Hills Elementary School serves 538 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Columbus, Ohio, earning strong academic recognition throughout Franklin County. With 28 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio, the school has achieved a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #406 out of 3,468 schools statewide, placing it in the 88th percentile. The school demonstrates impressive academic performance with an outstanding 9.3 out of 10 academic score.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 87% achieving proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 85% reach proficiency in mathematics. These strong results reflect both dedicated teaching and an engaged school community. Worthington Hills Elementary sits within the 43235 ZIP code area, home to 45,462 residents in a well-educated community where 60% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's median household income of $83,371 and median home value of $302,000, combined with a low poverty rate of 8.4%, contribute to a stable environment that supports student success. The school operates in a large suburban setting that provides families with the benefits of both educational excellence and community stability.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Exceptional36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.1Exceptional36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73%
Reading/ELA Proficiency82%
Overall Proficiency78%
Expected (poverty-adj.)49%
vs. Expected+28.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment3.6Fair29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1

Worthington Hills Elementary School — Students at Worthington Hills Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

4.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores OH OST (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 80.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 84.9%
School
State
N/A

Based on 10 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

📈 Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2019
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2025
Math
85%
ELA
86.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.

How Worthington Hills Elementary School Compares

See how Worthington Hills Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.5/10
93th percentile in OH
Academic
9.1/10
9.1/10
Growth
9.0/10
Above average
Environment
3.6/10
Below average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
5%
Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers

Location

1221 Candlewood Dr, Columbus, OH 43235

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Granby Elementary School Columbus 0.3 mi 5.7
Mccord Middle School Columbus 0.4 mi 7.2
Worthington Kilbourne High School Worthington 0.6 mi 5.2
Bluffsview Elementary School Columbus 0.9 mi 7.7
Liberty Elementary School Powell 0.7 mi 8.1
Sutter Park Preschool Powell 0.8 mi 8.2
Phoenix Middle School Worthington 1.4 mi 7.9
Perry Middle School Worthington 1.4 mi 8.1
Brookside Elementary School Columbus 1.5 mi 7.5
Olde Sawmill Elementary School Dublin 1.5 mi 5.3
Ann Simpson Davis Middle School Dublin 1.6 mi 5.3
Worthington Estates Elementary School Worthington 1.8 mi 6.2
Worthingway Middle School Worthington 2.0 mi 6.0
Tyler Run Elementary School Powell 2.1 mi 6.9
Albert Chapman Elementary School Powell 2.2 mi 7.1
Ohio Connections Academy Inc Worthington 2.2 mi 4.0
Thomas Worthington High School Worthington 2.6 mi 4.6
Evening Street Elementary School Worthington 2.6 mi 7.2
Kilbourne Middle School Worthington 2.9 mi 6.7
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School Lewis 2.8 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)

Census data for ZIP 43235 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,371

Median Home Value

$302,000

Median Rent

$1,350/mo

Population

45,462

College Educated

59.6%

Homeownership

52.6%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Median Age

36.2

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Ansonia Elementary School Ansonia, OH 7.5
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Bluffton Elementary School Bluffton, OH 7.5
Brookside Elementary School Columbus, OH 7.5
Coldwater Elementary School Coldwater, OH 7.5
Covington Elementary School Covington, OH 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Worthington Hills Elementary School

What grades does Worthington Hills Elementary School serve?

Worthington Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Worthington Hills Elementary School?

Worthington Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthington Hills Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Worthington Hills Elementary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Worthington Hills Elementary School rank in OH?

Worthington Hills Elementary School is ranked #236 out of 3,159 schools in OH.

What is Worthington Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Worthington Hills Elementary School has a composite rating of 7.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

What are the test scores at Worthington Hills Elementary School?

Based on the most recent state assessment data, Worthington Hills Elementary School has 80.8% math proficiency and 84.9% reading/ELA proficiency.

Is Worthington Hills Elementary School a charter school?

No, Worthington Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Worthington Hills Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Worthington Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Worthington Hills Elementary School?

4.6% of students at Worthington Hills Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Free/Reduced Lunch
4.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Franklin County
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Test Scores: OH OST (2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2018-2022) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details