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#3255 of 3,441 schools in OH
Linden-mckinley Stem Academy
High School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH
A Columbus City Schools District high school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1320 Duxberry Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Linden-mckinley Stem Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 Linden-mckinley Stem Academy 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$38,715
Median home value
$91,600
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
38%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43211; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 778 | Compare → |
| Road to Success AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Charles School at Ohio Dominican UniversityCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Westwood Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 361 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Columbus City Schools District
- Schools in district
- 116
- Rank in district
- #94 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
Linden-mckinley Stem Academy is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linden-mckinley Stem Academy
Linden-mckinley Stem Academy is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 757 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,255 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linden-mckinley Stem Academy
What grades does Linden-mckinley Stem Academy serve?
Linden-mckinley Stem Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Linden-mckinley Stem Academy?
Linden-mckinley Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden-mckinley Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden-mckinley Stem Academy is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linden-mckinley Stem Academy rank in OH?
Linden-mckinley Stem Academy ranks #3,255 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Linden-mckinley Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Linden-mckinley Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Linden-mckinley Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linden-mckinley Stem Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Linden-mckinley Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Linden-mckinley Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linden-mckinley Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Linden-mckinley Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 97.9%
- Phone
- (614) 365-5583
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43211)
- 23,003
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 43211; 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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