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Public middle school · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, Ohio

Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys

Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys rates 6.1, above the middle of Columbus City Schools District's middle schools, whose rated median is 5.4.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.1this school

6.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Columbus City Schools District median is 5.4.

#1,891 of 3,458 schools in Ohio · Columbus City Schools District: 18 middle schools rated, median 5.4

The brief

A middle school in Columbus, OH where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,891 of 3,458 schools in Ohio and 44 of 115 in Columbus City Schools District.

Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is listed in Columbus City Schools District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math20%32 points below the Ohio average of 52%Grades 6–8 · 2026 OST
Reading32%27 points below the Ohio average of 59%Grades 6–8 · 2026 OST
Proficiency has improved 9 points since 2023, reaching 26% in 2026, across a 4-year record (2023–2026).2026 OST; 50 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.5
40% of the rating
Academics
3.0
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.5
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2010-2026) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2010-2026).

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 · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2010-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
64
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
43
Some Transit
Bike Score
44
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,878/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Columbus. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #1,891 of 3,458 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 6.1 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 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2026) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2026).

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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
84
Student-teacher ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Rank in district
#44 of 115
Schools in district
116
District spending per student
$22,308
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 43213)
35,912
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
38.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.