Below Average
#2843 of 3,441 schools in OH
Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls
Middle School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH
A middle school in Columbus, OH where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1390 Bryden Rd, Columbus, OH 43205
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls score 37% 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 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 Girls sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$54,214
Median home value
$290,800
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Champion Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Valor Academy Inc.Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 4–8 | 1.0 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Columbus School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 497 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbus City Schools District
- Schools in district
- 116
- Rank in district
- #61 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 Girls is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls
Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls is a public middle school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 205 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,843 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls
What grades does Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls serve?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls is 13.7:1. 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 Girls rank in OH?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls ranks #2,843 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Girls?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls a charter school?
No, Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls a Title I school?
No, Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.9%
- Phone
- (614) 365-6113
- Area population (ZIP 43205)
- 12,400
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 43205; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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