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#1709 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 50% in state
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus
Middle School · Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus · Columbus, OH
A charter middle school in Columbus, OH where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2521 Fairwood Ave Ste 200, Columbus, OH 43207
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat 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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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Helping Hands Center Dba Bridgeway AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Special Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for GirlsEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 205 | 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.
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.
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,818NCES 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.
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus is listed in Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus is a public middle school in Columbus, OH, part of Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus, serving approximately 40 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,709 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus
What grades does Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus serve?
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus?
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus rank in OH?
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus ranks #1,709 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus a charter school?
Yes, Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus a Title I school?
No, Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.5%
- Phone
- (614) 237-5497
- 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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