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Johnson Park Middle School
Middle School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH
A Columbus City Schools District middle school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1130 S Waverly St, Columbus, OH 43227
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnson Park Middle School score 9% 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 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 Johnson Park Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$45,314
Median home value
$134,300
Median rent
$1,105/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Dei AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 0.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Bexley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for BoysEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Buckeye Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 340 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #96 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
Johnson Park Middle School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Park Middle School
Johnson Park Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 331 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,275 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Park Middle School
What grades does Johnson Park Middle School serve?
Johnson Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Johnson Park Middle School?
Johnson Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Park Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Park Middle School rank in OH?
Johnson Park Middle School ranks #3,275 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Johnson Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Johnson Park Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Park Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Johnson Park Middle School a charter school?
No, Johnson Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Park Middle School a Title I school?
No, Johnson Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.9%
- Phone
- (614) 365-6501
- Area population (ZIP 43227)
- 25,282
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 43227; 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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