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#3349 of 3,441 schools in OH
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
Middle School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH
A middle school in Columbus, OH where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3450 Medway Ave, Columbus, OH 43213
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$53,908
Median home value
$197,700
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
40.4%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Africentric Early College Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Mater Dei AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 1.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Bexley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Johnson Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 331 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Columbus City Schools District
- Schools in district
- 116
- Rank in district
- #105 of 114
- District spending per student
- $22,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is a public middle school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 84 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,349 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
What grades does Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys serve?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys rank in OH?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys ranks #3,349 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys a charter school?
No, Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys a Title I school?
No, Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.1%
- Phone
- (614) 365-6166
- Area population (ZIP 43213)
- 35,912
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
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 43213; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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