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Hilltonia Middle School
Middle School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH
A Columbus City Schools District middle school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2345 W Mound St, Columbus, OH 43204
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hilltonia Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 Hilltonia 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. Open the Columbus map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$59,158
Median home value
$170,900
Median rent
$1,206/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43204; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Woods Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 5–6 | 1.4 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Finland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Westmoor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Wedgewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 475 | 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 City Schools District
- Schools in district
- 116
- Rank in district
- #91 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
Hilltonia Middle School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilltonia Middle School
Hilltonia Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 430 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,218 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilltonia Middle School
What grades does Hilltonia Middle School serve?
Hilltonia Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hilltonia Middle School?
Hilltonia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltonia Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilltonia Middle School rank in OH?
Hilltonia Middle School ranks #3,218 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Hilltonia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilltonia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Hilltonia Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilltonia Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hilltonia Middle School a charter school?
No, Hilltonia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilltonia Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hilltonia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.3%
- Phone
- (614) 365-5937
- Area population (ZIP 43204)
- 43,444
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 43204; 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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