Larson Middle School

Larson Middle School serves grades 4 through 8 in Columbus, Ohio, with 449 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.0 to 1. Its composite score of 9.1 out of 10 earns an Exceptional rating, placing it 40th among 3,440 public schools in Ohio — outperforming 99% of schools statewide. Academic performance drives that standing.

Larson's academic score of 9.8 out of 10 is among the strongest in the state, backed by a growth score of 8.7 that shows students aren't just arriving ahead — they're making measurable gains year over year. Among Ohio's 650 middle schools, Larson ranks 9th, a position that puts it in genuinely elite company regardless of school type or district size. Within Columbus, the school sits 5th out of 224 public schools.

That city rank reflects consistent results across the full grade span, from 4th through 8th grade, making Larson a practical choice for families who want to avoid a mid-cycle school transition. The 16.0-to-1 student-teacher ratio supports the kind of individualized attention that sustains performance at that level. For parents weighing Columbus middle schools against each other, Larson's scores and statewide rank put it near the top of any honest comparison.