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Groveport Madison Middle School South

Middle School · Groveport Madison Local · Groveport, OH

A Groveport Madison Local middle school where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4400 Glendenning Dr, Groveport, OH 43125

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-42.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$14,810
Chronic Absenteeism51%

Students at Groveport Madison Middle School South score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

77.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Groveport Madison Middle School South sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,167/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Groveport), 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

$82,376

Median home value

$233,200

Median rent

$1,193/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Groveport Madison Middle School CentralEnrollment path unverified4.76–80.8 mi496Compare →
Madison Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–121.2 mi475Compare →
The Learning Spectrum Ltd - Canal WinchesterPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–123.0 mi68Compare →
Canal Winchester Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.56–83.1 mi904Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Groveport Madison Local

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#11 of 11
District spending per student
$14,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Groveport Madison Middle School South is listed in Groveport Madison Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Groveport Madison Middle School South

Groveport Madison Middle School South is a public middle school in Groveport, OH, part of Groveport Madison Local, serving approximately 433 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,382 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Groveport Madison Middle School South

What grades does Groveport Madison Middle School South serve?

Groveport Madison Middle School South serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Groveport Madison Middle School South?

Groveport Madison Middle School South has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Groveport Madison Middle School South?

The student-teacher ratio at Groveport Madison Middle School South is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Groveport Madison Middle School South rank in OH?

Groveport Madison Middle School South ranks #3,382 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Groveport Madison Middle School South's MySchoolScout rating?

Groveport Madison Middle School South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Groveport Madison Middle School South?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Groveport Madison Middle School South has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Groveport Madison Middle School South a charter school?

No, Groveport Madison Middle School South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Groveport Madison Middle School South a Title I school?

No, Groveport Madison Middle School South is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Groveport Madison Middle School South?

77.6% of students at Groveport Madison Middle School South 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
433
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.0%
Area population (ZIP 43125)
14,765
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
41.3
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 43125; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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