Below Average
#2785 of 3,441 schools in OH
Champion Middle School
Middle School · Columbus City Schools District
284 N 22nd St, Columbus, OH 43203
Enrollment
312
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
4.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
312
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
4.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#2,785 of 3,441
In Columbus
#121 of 224
public schools
In district
#54 of 114
Columbus City Schools District
Academic growth
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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Champion Middle School
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About Champion Middle School
Champion Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District. Champion Middle School serves approximately 312 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Champion Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,785 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for Champion Middle School show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 4.3
- OH avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Champion Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
95% of students at Champion Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Champion Middle School — Students at Champion Middle School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 7.2/10.
How Champion Middle School Compares
See how Champion Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
284 N 22nd St, Columbus, OH 43203
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Champion Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Valor Academy Inc. (rated 4.9/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls (rated 4.6/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Columbus, see our Columbus schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Valor Academy Inc. Columbus | 0.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Beatty Park Elementary School Columbus | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Trevitt Elementary School Columbus | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| East High School Columbus | 0.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Eastgate Elementary School Columbus | 0.5 mi | 3.9 |
| A+ Arts Academy Columbus | 0.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls Columbus | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| MANSION DAY SCHOOL Columbus | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| ST VINCENT FAMILY CENTER Columbus | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| The Academy for Urban Scholars Columbus | 0.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Special Education Center Columbus | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Ohio Avenue Elementary School Columbus | 1.1 mi | 4.0 |
| ST CHARLES PREPARATORY SCHOOL Columbus | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Fort Hayes Career Center Columbus | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Fort Hayes Arts and Academic HS Columbus | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy Columbus | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Livingston Elementary School Columbus | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
| CRISTO REY COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL Columbus | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Fairwood Alternative Elementary School Columbus | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Windsor STEM Academy (K-6) Columbus | 1.7 mi | 3.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 43203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,099
Median Home Value
$282,100
Median Rent
$930/mo
Population
9,093
College Educated
29.9%
Homeownership
32%
Avg Commute
19.4 min
Poverty Rate
41.1%
Median Age
33.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Huntington Middle School Chillicothe, OH | 4.7 |
| McGregor Intermediate School Canton, OH | 4.7 |
| Schaefer Middle School Springfield, OH | 4.7 |
| Sherwood Middle School Columbus, OH | 4.7 |
| Blanchester Middle School Blanchester, OH | 4.8 |
| Greenon Jr. High School Enon, OH | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Champion Middle School
What grades does Champion Middle School serve?
Champion Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Champion Middle School?
Champion Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Champion Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Champion Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Champion Middle School rank in OH?
Champion Middle School ranks #2,785 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Champion Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Champion Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Champion Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Champion Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Champion Middle School a charter school?
No, Champion Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Champion Middle School a Title I school?
No, Champion Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.6%
- Phone
- (614) 365-6082
Resources & Links
District
Columbus City Schools District- District Enrollment
- 45,181
- Schools in District
- 116
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,308
- District Rank
- #54 of 114
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