Is South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village a good school?

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village ranks in the bottom 25.0% of Ohio elementary schools.

How many students attend South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village.

What is the racial makeup of South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?

Students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village are 70% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% White, 9% Hispanic.

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Summary:

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is a public charter elementary school serving 266 students in grades K-8 in Columbus, Ohio. The school faces significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a poor statewide ranking compared to other schools in the state.

The school's chronic absenteeism rate has risen dramatically from 27.5% in 2019-2020 to 84.4% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Livingston Elementary School, Southwood Elementary School, and Stewart Alternative Elementary School. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on Ohio state tests are generally lower than state averages, ranging from 0% to 50% in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 46.3% to 62.1%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined, from 1019 out of 1676 schools in 2018-2019 to 1183 out of 1577 schools in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom quarter of Ohio elementary schools.

While the school's performance on state tests varies by student subgroup, with African American students performing relatively better than the overall school, other subgroups, such as female students and students of low socioeconomic status, perform much worse. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including strategies to improve attendance, strengthen academic instruction, and provide additional support and resources to students and families.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206-3259

(614) 669-6301

District: South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
1183^rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.9%

Two or more races:

11.3%

White:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.9%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.86. (See more...)

Compare Details South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village ranks worse than 81.5% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.2. (See more...)

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:

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village:

SchoolDigger ranks South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village 1183^rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village 852^nd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village in the ranking list.)

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South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village:

SchoolDigger ranks South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village 649^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	48.85	1019^th	1676	39.2%
2021	22.81	1194^th	1610	25.8%
2022	18.63	1257^th	1588	20.8%
2023	16.01	1304^th	1596	18.3%
2024	25.86	1183^rd	1577	25.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	56.63	712^th	1465	51.4%
2021	20.58	1086^th	1404	22.6%
2022	22.59	1101^st	1419	22.4%
2023	20.38	1167^th	1447	19.4%
2024	32.08	1081^st	1484	27.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	32.19	1111^th	1502	26.0%
2022	25.41	1122^nd	1488	24.6%
2023	7.45	1355^th	1483	8.6%
2024	28.99	1075^th	1466	26.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	14.34	1209^th	1499	19.3%
2023	18.11	1214^th	1498	19.0%
2024	18.29	1218^th	1485	18.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	73.51	111^th	605	81.7%
2021	49.40	207^th	533	61.2%
2022	52.86	236^th	601	60.7%
2023	39.24	346^th	610	43.3%
2024	49.36	258^th	603	57.2%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	48.14	587^th	1037	43.4%
2022	18.72	797^th	1017	21.6%
2023	17.62	831^st	1048	20.7%
2024	16.20	852^nd	1046	18.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	22.40	738^th	947	22.1%
2023	24.06	745^th	974	23.5%
2024	24.98	749^th	989	24.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.10	755^th	963	21.6%
2024	22.55	733^rd	958	23.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	37.65	220^th	413	46.7%
2023	34.52	265^th	436	39.2%
2024	48.40	174^th	429	59.4%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, August 22, 2020

The sister school same name in German Village promised my daughter a place in traditional school on the 24th. They called 2 days before she was suppose to start ,,put her on waiting list. We enrolled 2 weeks ago and filled out transportation and bought uniforms. Tell us before hand don't try to be a car salesman and principal. If they lie about this what more would they lie about. They gave her spot away by mistake. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 31, 2020

So far our experience has been great. My son has really excelled here. His teacher is very supportive and very caring. She is
Definitely concerned about the students learning and behaviors. This is a great alternative to the failing public schools in our area. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Probably this is the best school for the area Close Quote

Enrollment information for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	36	44	0	2	0	12	94
2019	65	79	1	6	0	26	177
2020	64	107	1	9	1	35	217
2021	37	120	1	35	0	13	206
2022	42	180	1	32	0	21	276
2023	27	186	0	23	0	30	266

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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	94	7.0	13.4	64.9
2019	177	8.0	22.1	79.7
2020	217	11.0	19.7	82.9
2021	206	29.0	7.1	n/a
2022	276	29.0	9.5	n/a
2023	266	20.0	13.3	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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	94	7.0	13.4	64.9
2019	177	8.0	22.1	79.7
2020	217	11.0	19.7	82.9
2021	206	29.0	7.1	n/a
2022	276	29.0	9.5	n/a
2023	266	20.0	13.3	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,030
2022	$11,145
2023	$9,189

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

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 1019^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1304^th of 1596 Elementary schools	20.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village)	75	31	44%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village)	65	43.3	21.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village)	50	16.7	33.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village)	66.7	27.8	38.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village)	58.8	42.1	16.7%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village)	23.5	26.3	2.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village)	88.2	42.1	46.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	177	266	50.3%
African American	79	186	135.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	6	23	283.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	65	27	58.5%
Two or More Races	26	30	15.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village	Public, Charter	K-8	387 E Beck St	Columbus	43206	Franklin County	South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 669-6301	266	20	13.3		27 (10.2%)	186 (69.9%)	23 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.3%)	25.9	1183^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	25.0%		16	1304^th of 1596 public elementary schools	18.3%	121	50.0	47.4	50.0	16.1	14.3	18.2	0.0	0.0	42.9	41.9	71.4	40.9	14.3	21.1	$9,189
Siebert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	385 Reinhard Ave	Columbus	43206	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6613	314	17	18.4		37 (11.8%)	81 (25.8%)	175 (55.7%)	11 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	32.3	1110^th of 1577 public elementary schools	29.6%		36.4	1083^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	32.1%	27	40.0		67.7	46.5	26.0	25.6			51.6	51.2	56.0	44.2			$14,737
Franklin Learning Academy	Public, Charter	K-2	61 E Mound St	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Franklin Learning Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(614) 586-7599	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Livingston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	825 E Livingston Ave	Columbus	43205	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5527	326	16	20.3		19 (5.8%)	264 (81.0%)	16 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.7%)	2.8	1555^th of 1577 public elementary schools	1.4%		4.3	1539^th of 1596 public elementary schools	3.6%	16	11.4		16.7	3.1	0.0	0.0			16.2	6.3	27.3	9.1			$14,893
Stewart Alternative Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	40 Stewart Ave	Columbus	43206	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5556	312	15	21.5		30 (9.6%)	243 (77.9%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.0%)	26.6	1175^th of 1577 public elementary schools	25.5%		26	1195^th of 1596 public elementary schools	25.1%	20	35.7		53.5	33.3	24.4	16.7			48.8	43.6	71.4	36.8			$15,399
Ohio Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 S Ohio Ave	Columbus	43205	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6130	241	14	17.2		16 (6.6%)	190 (78.8%)	9 (3.7%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.1%)	3.3	1548^th of 1577 public elementary schools	1.8%		7.4	1463^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	8.3%	85	5.6		20.7	5.9	2.8				24.1	14.7	33.3				$16,312
Southwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1500 S 4th St	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5553	273	16	17.0		112 (41.0%)	105 (38.5%)	21 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (12.8%)	5.4	1504^th of 1577 public elementary schools	4.6%		9.3	1422^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	10.9%	82	12.5		24.1	20.9	7.5	5.6			25.8	19.0	19.5	22.2			$15,645
Lincoln Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	579 E Markison Ave	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5524	251	16	15.6		68 (27.1%)	134 (53.4%)	18 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (12.0%)	9.4	1413^th of 1577 public elementary schools	10.4%		15	1318^th of 1596 public elementary schools	17.4%	95	14.8		27.3	2.8	11.1	30.4			27.3	11.1	25.9	34.8			$16,807
Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1414 Gault St	Columbus	43205	Franklin County	Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 300-3685	134	7	19.1		7 (5.2%)	100 (74.6%)	17 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.7%)	4.9	1517^th of 1577 public elementary schools	3.8%		4.6	1532^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	4.0%	15			8.3	0.0		0.0	0.0		33.3	35.0		0.0	0.0		$5,224
A+ Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1395 Fair Ave	Columbus	43205	Franklin County	A+ Arts Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 725-1305	401	28	14.3		5 (1.2%)	370 (92.3%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.2%)	6	1493^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	5.3%		5.9	1505^th of 1596 public elementary schools	5.7%	12	17.1	0.0	22.4	20.0	11.4	2.7	0.0	0.0	28.6	20.0	36.1	18.9	5.6	11.1	$12,129

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