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#1521 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 44% in state
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
Elementary School · South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield · Columbus, OH
A charter elementary school in Columbus, OH where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3220 Groveport Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 34% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$61,307
Median home value
$156,200
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Summit Academy Community School-columbusCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| New Beginnings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Cedarwood Alternative Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 347 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is listed in South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield, serving approximately 256 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,521 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
What grades does South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield serve?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield?
The student-teacher ratio at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield rank in OH?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield ranks #1,521 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield's MySchoolScout rating?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield a charter school?
Yes, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield a Title I school?
No, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.4%
- Phone
- (614) 986-0116
- Area population (ZIP 43207)
- 46,810
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 43207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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