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#234 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 7% in state

Kilbourne Middle School

Middle School · Worthington City · Worthington, OH

A Worthington City middle school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

50 E Dublin Granville Rd, Worthington, OH 43085

  • Math 76% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 78% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+25.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$15,189
Chronic Absenteeism11.2%

Students at Kilbourne Middle School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency76%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency78%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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

18.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kilbourne 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,410/100K

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

$112,474

Median home value

$373,300

Median rent

$1,405/mo

College educated

61.8%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Worthington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–120.8 mi924Compare →
Worthingway Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.56–80.9 mi596Compare →
Ohio Connections Academy IncCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–121.5 mi5,305Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Worthington City

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#4 of 19
District spending per student
$15,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kilbourne Middle School is listed in Worthington City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kilbourne Middle School

Kilbourne Middle School is a public middle school in Worthington, OH, part of Worthington City, serving approximately 445 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kilbourne Middle School

What grades does Kilbourne Middle School serve?

Kilbourne Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Kilbourne Middle School?

Kilbourne Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kilbourne Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kilbourne Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kilbourne Middle School rank in OH?

Kilbourne Middle School ranks #234 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Kilbourne Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kilbourne Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Kilbourne Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kilbourne Middle School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kilbourne Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Kilbourne Middle School a Title I school?

No, Kilbourne Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kilbourne Middle School?

18.9% of students at Kilbourne 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
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.2%
Area population (ZIP 43085)
26,154
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
39.4
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 43085; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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