Excellent
#369 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 11% in state
Columbus Grove Middle School
Middle School · Columbus Grove Local · Columbus Grove, OH
A Columbus Grove Local middle school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 W Cross St, Columbus Grove, OH 45830
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus Grove Middle School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 79% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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).
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Where Columbus Grove Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,449
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$815/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pandora-gilboa Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 5–8 | 5.0 mi | 154 | 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.
Columbus Grove Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus Grove Middle School is listed in Columbus Grove Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus Grove Middle School
Columbus Grove Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus Grove, OH, part of Columbus Grove Local, serving approximately 223 students in grades 5th-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Grove Middle School
What grades does Columbus Grove Middle School serve?
Columbus Grove Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Columbus Grove Middle School?
Columbus Grove Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Grove Middle School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus Grove Middle School rank in OH?
Columbus Grove Middle School ranks #369 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Columbus Grove Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Grove Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Columbus Grove Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Grove Middle School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbus Grove Middle School a charter school?
No, Columbus Grove Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus Grove Middle School a Title I school?
No, Columbus Grove Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (419) 659-2631
- Area population (ZIP 45830)
- 5,403
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 45830; 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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