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#2302 of 3,441 schools in OH
South Scioto Academy
Elementary School · South Scioto Academy · Columbus, OH
A charter elementary school in Columbus, OH where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 Winslow Dr, Columbus, OH 43207
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 39.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Scioto Academy score 29% 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 13 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 South Scioto Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat 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.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Scioto Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,550NCES 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 Scioto Academy is listed in South Scioto Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Scioto Academy
South Scioto Academy is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of South Scioto Academy, serving approximately 237 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 39.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,302 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Scioto Academy
What grades does South Scioto Academy serve?
South Scioto Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend South Scioto Academy?
South Scioto Academy has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Scioto Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Scioto Academy is 39.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Scioto Academy rank in OH?
South Scioto Academy ranks #2,302 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is South Scioto Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Scioto Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 South Scioto Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Scioto Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Scioto Academy a charter school?
Yes, South Scioto Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is South Scioto Academy a Title I school?
No, South Scioto Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 39.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.0%
- Phone
- (614) 445-7684
- Area population (ZIP 43207)
- 46,810
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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