Very Good
#873 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 25% in state
Columbia Intermediate School
Middle School · Kings Local · Kings Mills, OH
A Kings Local middle school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8263 Columbia Rd, Kings Mills, OH 45034
- Math 73% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Intermediate School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbia Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average368/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$152,829
Median home value
$312,100
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
95.6%
Poverty rate
1.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Royalmont AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Loveland Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 4–6 | 3.6 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Cincinnati Hills Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kings Local
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,429NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Intermediate School is listed in Kings Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Intermediate School
Columbia Intermediate School is a public middle school in Kings Mills, OH, part of Kings Local, serving approximately 768 students in grades 5th-6th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #873 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Intermediate School
What grades does Columbia Intermediate School serve?
Columbia Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Columbia Intermediate School?
Columbia Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Intermediate School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Intermediate School rank in OH?
Columbia Intermediate School ranks #873 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Columbia Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Columbia Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Intermediate School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbia Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Columbia Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Columbia Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Intermediate School?
22.8% of students at Columbia Intermediate 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (513) 398-8050
- Area population (ZIP 45034)
- 1,080
- Area median age
- 53.1
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 45034; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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