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Central Point Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Central Point Preparatory Academy · Columbus, OH
A charter elementary school in Columbus, OH where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
680 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 31.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Point Preparatory Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Central Point Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,902
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Sullivant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| West Mound Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Avondale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 253 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Point Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Central Point Preparatory Academy is listed in Central Point Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Point Preparatory Academy
Central Point Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Central Point Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 191 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 31.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Point Preparatory Academy
What grades does Central Point Preparatory Academy serve?
Central Point Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Central Point Preparatory Academy?
Central Point Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Point Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Point Preparatory Academy is 31.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Point Preparatory Academy rank in OH?
Central Point Preparatory Academy ranks #1,779 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Central Point Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Point Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Point Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Point Preparatory Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Central Point Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Central Point Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Central Point Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Central Point Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 669-6305
- Area population (ZIP 43223)
- 27,427
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43223; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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