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#2677 of 3,441 schools in OH

Valor Academy Inc.

Middle School · Valor Academy Inc.

1330 Atcheson Street, Columbus, OH 43203

Charter

Enrollment

99

Student-Teacher

99:1

Score

4.9

Grades

4th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,677 of 3,441

In Columbus

#106 of 224

public schools

Academic growth

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Valor Academy Inc.

4.9/10

Middle School in Columbus · grades 4th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Champion Middle School

4.7/10

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5.0/10

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About Valor Academy Inc.

Valor Academy Inc. is a public middle school in Columbus, OH, part of Valor Academy Inc. Valor Academy Inc. serves approximately 99 students, and covers grades 4th-8th, and has a 99:1 student-teacher ratio. Valor Academy Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,677 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Valor Academy Inc. show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

How it compares1.3 pts below OH schools
  • This school 4.9 · Below Average
  • OH avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 99 students, Valor Academy Inc. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Test scores at Valor Academy Inc. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Valor Academy Inc. runs 99:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics1.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-35.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio99:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,317
Chronic Absenteeism94.9%

Valor Academy Inc. — Students at Valor Academy Inc. score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 7.4% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 14.0% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 6 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
12.1%
ELA
12.1%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.

How Valor Academy Inc. Compares

See how Valor Academy Inc. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.9/10
22th percentile in OH
Academic
1.9/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.9/10
Excellent
Environment
1.1/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
99:1 student-teacher ratio
1 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
94.9%

Location

1330 Atcheson Street, Columbus, OH 43203

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Valor Academy Inc. may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Champion Middle School (rated 4.7/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls (rated 4.6/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Columbus, see our Columbus schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Champion Middle School Columbus 0.3 mi 4.7
Beatty Park Elementary School Columbus 0.3 mi 5.0
Trevitt Elementary School Columbus 0.3 mi 5.0
Eastgate Elementary School Columbus 0.3 mi 3.9
East High School Columbus 0.6 mi 2.7
MANSION DAY SCHOOL Columbus 0.7 mi 7.1
A+ Arts Academy Columbus 0.9 mi 3.6
Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls Columbus 1.0 mi 4.6
The Academy for Urban Scholars Columbus 0.9 mi 2.3
ST VINCENT FAMILY CENTER Columbus 1.2 mi 6.8
Special Education Center Columbus 1.3 mi 5.8
ST CHARLES PREPARATORY SCHOOL Columbus 1.1 mi 7.8
Fort Hayes Career Center Columbus 1.1 mi 4.3
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic HS Columbus 1.1 mi 4.1
Windsor STEM Academy (K-6) Columbus 1.4 mi 3.6
Ohio Avenue Elementary School Columbus 1.4 mi 4.0
HARAMBEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Columbus 1.4 mi 6.8
YB Columbus Community School Columbus 1.5 mi 5.0
Westwood Preparatory Academy Columbus 1.5 mi 5.7
Eagle Charter Schools of Ohio dba the Shepard School Columbus 1.4 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 43203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$44,099

Median Home Value

$282,100

Median Rent

$930/mo

Population

9,093

College Educated

29.9%

Homeownership

32%

Avg Commute

19.4 min

Poverty Rate

41.1%

Median Age

33.4

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
73 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Valor Academy Inc.
District Enrollment
99
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,317
District Rank
#1 of 1

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