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Public middle school · South-Western City · Galloway, Ohio

Galloway Ridge Intermediate School

Galloway Ridge Intermediate School rates 6.4, above the middle of South-Western City's middle schools, whose rated median is 5.3.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.4this school

6.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the South-Western City median is 5.3.

#1,648 of 3,458 schools in Ohio · South-Western City: 10 middle schools rated, median 5.3

The brief

A South-Western City middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,648 of 3,458 schools in Ohio and 10 of 32 in South-Western City.

Galloway Ridge Intermediate School is listed in South-Western City, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math49%9 points below the Ohio average of 58%Grades 5–6 · 2026 OST
Reading48%15 points below the Ohio average of 63%Grades 5–6 · 2026 OST
Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2023, reaching 48% in 2026, across a 4-year record (2023–2026).2026 OST; 44 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.9
40% of the rating
Academics
4.7
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.7
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 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 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School 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.

Open the Columbus school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
42
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
37
Some Transit
Bike Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
2,435/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Columbus Preparatory Academy3.7 mi · charter
    6.8Compare →
  2. Galloway Ridge Intermediate Schoolthis school
    6.4
  3. Hilliard Memorial Middle School4.7 mi
    6.3Compare →
  4. Wedgewood Middle School3.0 mi
    6.2Compare →
  5. Bridge Gate Community School2.5 mi · charter
    5.6Compare →
  6. Holt Crossing Intermediate School4.3 mi
    5.6Compare →
  7. Hilltonia Middle School5.0 mi
    5.2Compare →
  8. Westmoor Middle School3.7 mi
    4.3Compare →
Seven grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Galloway Ridge Intermediate School.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.

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.

The record

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

Questions families ask

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 #1,648 of 3,458 schools in OH.

What is Galloway Ridge Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Galloway Ridge Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
5th – 6th
Enrollment
714
Student-teacher ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Phone
(614) 801-8850
Rank in district
#10 of 32
Schools in district
34
District spending per student
$14,435
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 43119)
29,423
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
34.8

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

Sources and official links

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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.