Below Average
#2906 of 3,441 schools in OH
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School
Middle School · South-western City · Galloway, OH
A South-western City middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
122 Galloway Rd, Galloway, OH 43119
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galloway Ridge Intermediate School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Galloway Ridge Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low62/100K
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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
$88,253
Median home value
$235,900
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43119; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Gate Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Wedgewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Columbus Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 823 | Compare → |
| Westmoor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South-western City
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #22 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is listed in South-Western City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galloway Ridge Intermediate School
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is a public middle school in Galloway, OH, part of South-western City, serving approximately 714 students in grades 5th-6th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,906 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galloway Ridge Intermediate School
What grades does Galloway Ridge Intermediate School serve?
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Galloway Ridge Intermediate School?
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galloway Ridge Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galloway Ridge Intermediate School rank in OH?
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School ranks #2,906 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Galloway Ridge Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Galloway Ridge Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galloway Ridge Intermediate School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Galloway Ridge Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galloway Ridge Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galloway Ridge Intermediate School?
83.3% of students at Galloway Ridge 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
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (614) 801-8850
- Area population (ZIP 43119)
- 29,423
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 43119; 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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