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#2104 of 3,441 schools in OH
Special Education Center
School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH
A Columbus City Schools District school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1490 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Special Education Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (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 Special Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$54,214
Median home value
$290,800
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Helping Hands Center Dba Bridgeway AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Westwood Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Mater Dei AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 3.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Columbus City Schools District
- Schools in district
- 116
- Rank in district
- #21 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
Special Education Center is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Special Education Center
Special Education Center is a public school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,104 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Special Education Center
What grades does Special Education Center serve?
Special Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Special Education Center?
Special Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
How does Special Education Center rank in OH?
Special Education Center ranks #2,104 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Special Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Special Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Special Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Special Education Center has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Special Education Center a charter school?
No, Special Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Special Education Center a Title I school?
No, Special Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.0%
- Phone
- (614) 365-5207
- Area population (ZIP 43205)
- 12,400
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 43205; 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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