Below Average
#3033 of 3,441 schools in OH
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
Middle School · Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School · Columbus, OH
A charter middle school in Columbus, OH where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2350 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School score 26% 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 9 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$53,430
Median home value
$210,600
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
40.5%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenith AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Woodward Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Oakstone Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Medina Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 405 | 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.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is listed in Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, OH, part of Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School, serving approximately 453 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,033 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
What grades does Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School serve?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School rank in OH?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School ranks #3,033 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School a Title I school?
No, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School?
85.7% of students at Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (614) 428-6564
- Area population (ZIP 43229)
- 54,237
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
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 43229; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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