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Norton Middle School
Middle School · South-western City · Columbus, OH
A South-western City middle school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
215 Norton Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norton Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norton 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$60,895
Median home value
$204,000
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43228; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Gate Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Wedgewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Westmoor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Columbus Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 823 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South-western City
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #29 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norton Middle School is listed in South-Western City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norton Middle School
Norton Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, OH, part of South-western City, serving approximately 632 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,192 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norton Middle School
What grades does Norton Middle School serve?
Norton Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Norton Middle School?
Norton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norton Middle School rank in OH?
Norton Middle School ranks #3,192 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Norton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norton Middle School 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 Norton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norton Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norton Middle School a charter school?
No, Norton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Norton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norton Middle School?
80.4% of students at Norton 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 632
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.1%
- Phone
- (614) 801-3700
- Area population (ZIP 43228)
- 58,607
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 43228; 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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