Excellent
#401 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 12% in state
Toll Gate Middle School
Middle School · Pickerington Local · Pickerington, OH
A Pickerington Local middle school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12089 Tollgate Rd, Pickerington, OH 43147
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 84% proficient (2022)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toll Gate Middle School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 85% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (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
17.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Toll Gate 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pickerington), 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
$125,472
Median home value
$315,600
Median rent
$1,596/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43147; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–6 | 2.8 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Diley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–6 | 3.9 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Watkins Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 1,069 | 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.
Pickerington Local
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Toll Gate Middle School is listed in Pickerington Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toll Gate Middle School
Toll Gate Middle School is a public middle school in Pickerington, OH, part of Pickerington Local, serving approximately 583 students in grades 5th-6th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toll Gate Middle School
What grades does Toll Gate Middle School serve?
Toll Gate Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Toll Gate Middle School?
Toll Gate Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toll Gate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toll Gate Middle School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Toll Gate Middle School rank in OH?
Toll Gate Middle School ranks #401 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Toll Gate Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Toll Gate Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Toll Gate Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toll Gate Middle School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Toll Gate Middle School a charter school?
No, Toll Gate Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toll Gate Middle School a Title I school?
No, Toll Gate Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toll Gate Middle School?
17.7% of students at Toll Gate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fairfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (614) 833-2110
- Area population (ZIP 43147)
- 45,929
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 43147; 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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