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#3186 of 3,441 schools in OH

Linden Stem Academy (k-6)

Elementary School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH

A Columbus City Schools District elementary school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2626 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

  • Math 9% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 19% proficient (2022)
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-33.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$22,308
Chronic Absenteeism62.5%

Students at Linden Stem Academy (k-6) score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
28%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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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The neighborhood

Where Linden Stem Academy (k-6) 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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

$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

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified5.1PK0.6 mi78Compare →
East Linden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.8 mi284Compare →
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–50.9 mi198Compare →
Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.0 mi425Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#88 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 Stem Academy (k-6) is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Linden Stem Academy (k-6)

Linden Stem Academy (k-6) is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,186 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Linden Stem Academy (k-6)

What grades does Linden Stem Academy (k-6) serve?

Linden Stem Academy (k-6) serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Linden Stem Academy (k-6)?

Linden Stem Academy (k-6) has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Stem Academy (k-6)?

The student-teacher ratio at Linden Stem Academy (k-6) is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Linden Stem Academy (k-6) rank in OH?

Linden Stem Academy (k-6) ranks #3,186 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Linden Stem Academy (k-6)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Linden Stem Academy (k-6) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Stem Academy (k-6)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Linden Stem Academy (k-6) has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Linden Stem Academy (k-6) a charter school?

No, Linden Stem Academy (k-6) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Linden Stem Academy (k-6) a Title I school?

No, Linden Stem Academy (k-6) is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.5%
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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