Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 196 students in grades K-8 in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a predominantly African American student population (80.1%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (9.69%), White (3.57%), Asian (1.02%), and students of two or more races (5.61%).

Academically, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy has struggled compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates on Ohio state tests were below the state average in most subjects and grade levels, with some notable exceptions, such as 94.1% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 93.3% proficiency in 4th grade Math. However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 60.9% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Northtowne Elementary, Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy, and Horizon Science Academy Elementary.

While Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy's overall performance is lower than the state and nearby schools, the school's strengths in serving its African American student population suggest that the school may have effective practices that could be leveraged to support other subgroups. Additionally, addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism rates could be a key lever for improving overall academic outcomes. The school's ranking of 533 out of 1,577 Ohio elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year indicates that there is room for improvement, and the school's performance should be closely monitored by the Columbus City Schools District.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1875 Morse Rd
       Columbus, OH  43229-6603


(614) 318-0600

District: Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
533rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.1%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95% Help


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Compare Details Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks better than 66.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks better than 61.5% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy 533rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy 403rd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy 284th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 13.82 1439th 1609 10.6%
2008 8.61 1469th 1582 7.1%
2009 17.39 1404th 1610 12.8%
2010 23.20 1368th 1662 17.7%
2011 41.80 1213th 1686 28.1%
2012 27.90 1377th 1709 19.4%
2013 19.28 1435th 1701 15.6%
2014 32.58 1286th 1687 23.8%
2015 19.74 1396th 1684 17.1%
2016 9.61 1510th 1678 10.0%
2017 6.23 1551st 1651 6.1%
2018 15.10 1388th 1636 15.2%
2019 43.51 1095th 1676 34.7%
2021 36.61 1068th 1610 33.7%
2022 15.95 1293rd 1588 18.6%
2023 31.35 1137th 1596 28.8%
2024 70.17 533rd 1577 66.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.31 1262nd 1465 13.9%
2019 54.97 748th 1465 48.9%
2021 44.13 799th 1404 43.1%
2022 6.27 1356th 1419 4.4%
2023 42.92 895th 1447 38.1%
2024 81.83 163rd 1484 89.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.62 1175th 1518 22.6%
2019 32.65 1108th 1502 26.2%
2021 38.81 941st 1467 35.9%
2022 7.35 1369th 1488 8.0%
2023 17.27 1205th 1483 18.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.96 1380th 1536 10.2%
2019 42.69 1013th 1535 34.0%
2021 20.91 1137th 1499 24.1%
2024 63.69 631st 1485 57.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.36 366th 598 38.8%
2019 68.51 140th 605 76.9%
2021 70.61 94th 533 82.4%
2022 19.59 513th 601 14.6%
2023 62.24 160th 610 73.8%
2024 94.16 14th 603 97.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 39.88 617th 837 26.3%
2008 10.39 761st 835 8.9%
2009 13.64 754th 858 12.1%
2010 32.09 703rd 895 21.5%
2011 14.12 808th 925 12.6%
2012 47.95 667th 989 32.6%
2013 28.86 782nd 1001 21.9%
2014 32.46 761st 1008 24.5%
2015 39.51 685th 1035 33.8%
2016 12.78 901st 1050 14.2%
2017 6.03 977th 1038 5.9%
2018 12.18 868th 1010 14.1%
2019 17.30 842nd 1050 19.8%
2021 16.74 814th 1037 21.5%
2022 11.75 869th 1017 14.6%
2023 19.44 814th 1048 22.3%
2024 64.79 403rd 1046 61.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.43 802nd 924 13.2%
2019 22.41 761st 945 19.5%
2021 26.15 677th 923 26.7%
2022 15.46 796th 947 15.9%
2023 27.31 726th 974 25.5%
2024 77.55 161st 989 83.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.12 776th 910 14.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.29 840th 916 8.3%
2019 23.63 723rd 933 22.5%
2021 17.46 725th 924 21.5%
2023 18.68 767th 963 20.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.54 306th 384 20.3%
2019 35.66 257th 405 36.5%
2021 44.95 169th 385 56.1%
2022 32.79 255th 413 38.3%
2023 40.33 225th 436 48.4%
2024 89.12 27th 429 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 10 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 29
2006 21 80 0 3 0 n/a n/a 9 113
2007 25 131 0 6 0 n/a n/a 10 172
2008 30 222 0 8 0 n/a n/a 19 279
2009 30 213 0 6 0 n/a n/a 30 279
2010 22 171 0 7 0 n/a n/a 32 232
2011 29 174 0 24 0 0 40 0 267
2012 27 178 0 28 0 0 22 0 255
2013 33 160 0 33 0 0 22 0 248
2014 32 193 2 35 0 0 23 0 285
2015 28 204 3 35 0 0 21 0 291
2016 31 227 3 36 1 0 23 0 321
2017 23 234 3 31 2 0 22 0 315
2018 16 211 3 30 2 0 20 0 282
2019 8 164 3 22 1 0 10 0 208
2020 11 173 3 29 1 0 5 0 222
2021 8 170 4 29 0 0 13 0 224
2022 4 167 3 17 1 0 12 0 204
2023 7 157 2 19 0 0 11 0 196

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 29 3.6 8.1 0
2006 113 9.8 11.5 0
2007 172 12.0 14.3 71.6
2008 279 17.0 16.4 n/a
2009 279 18.0 15.5 69.1
2010 232 15.0 15.4 92
2011 267 15.7 17.0 84.3
2012 255 15.5 16.3 98.4
2013 248 24.2 10.2 91.1
2014 285 17.0 16.7 94.7
2015 291 n/a n/a 98.6
2016 321 18.0 17.8 95
2017 315 16.4 19.2 n/a
2018 282 14.9 18.9 n/a
2019 208 14.7 14.0 n/a
2020 222 15.7 14.0 n/a
2021 224 34.0 6.5 n/a
2022 204 16.0 12.7 n/a
2023 196 22.0 8.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 29 3.6 8.1 0
2006 113 9.8 11.5 0
2007 172 12.0 14.3 71.6
2008 279 17.0 16.4 n/a
2009 279 18.0 15.5 69.1
2010 232 15.0 15.4 92
2011 267 15.7 17.0 84.3
2012 255 15.5 16.3 98.4
2013 248 24.2 10.2 91.1
2014 285 17.0 16.7 94.7
2015 291 n/a n/a 98.6
2016 321 18.0 17.8 95
2017 315 16.4 19.2 n/a
2018 282 14.9 18.9 n/a
2019 208 14.7 14.0 n/a
2020 222 15.7 14.0 n/a
2021 224 34.0 6.5 n/a
2022 204 16.0 12.7 n/a
2023 196 22.0 8.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,554
2022 $11,443
2023 $12,708

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1095th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1137th of 1596 Elementary schools
 5.9%
Ranks 842nd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 814th of 1048 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)55.665
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)55.661.9
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)8761.1
 25.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)73.972.2
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)29.415.4
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)58.815.4
 43.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)76.538.5
 38%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)14.80
 14.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)40.714.3
 26.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)2028.6
 8.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)5050
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)31.336.8
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)23.531.6
 8.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy)35.326.3
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students208196
 5.8%
African American164157
 4.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic2219
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White87
 12.5%
Two or More Races1011
 10%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy.

Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks 533rd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy are 80% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% White, 1% Asian.


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