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#2677 of 3,441 schools in OH
Valor Academy Inc.
Middle School · Valor Academy Inc. · Columbus, OH
A charter middle school in Columbus, OH where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1330 Atcheson Street, Columbus, OH 43203
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 99:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valor Academy Inc. score 12% 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 12% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (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 Valor Academy Inc. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 73Very 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
$44,099
Median home value
$282,100
Median rent
$930/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
32%
Poverty rate
41.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for GirlsEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Special Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Westwood Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 361 | 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.
Valor Academy Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,317NCES 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.
Valor Academy Inc. is listed in Valor Academy Inc.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valor Academy Inc.
Valor Academy Inc. is a public middle school in Columbus, OH, part of Valor Academy Inc., serving approximately 99 students in grades 4th-8th with a 99:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,677 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valor Academy Inc.
What grades does Valor Academy Inc. serve?
Valor Academy Inc. serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Valor Academy Inc.?
Valor Academy Inc. has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valor Academy Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Valor Academy Inc. is 99:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valor Academy Inc. rank in OH?
Valor Academy Inc. ranks #2,677 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Valor Academy Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Valor Academy Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Valor Academy Inc.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valor Academy Inc. has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Valor Academy Inc. a charter school?
Yes, Valor Academy Inc. is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valor Academy Inc. a Title I school?
No, Valor Academy Inc. is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 99:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.9%
- Phone
- (614) 610-4544
- Area population (ZIP 43203)
- 9,093
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 43203; 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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