South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

Summary:

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is a public charter elementary school serving 277 students in grades K-8 in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a predominantly African American student population (61.01%), with the remaining students identifying as White (20.22%), two or more races (13.36%), Hispanic (3.97%), and Asian (1.08%).

The school faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, which range from 61.9% to 72.5% - significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on Ohio state tests are generally lower than state and district averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 39.1% compared to the state average of 64%, and the 8th-grade math proficiency rate was 40% compared to the state average of 46.3%. When looking at specific student subgroups, the school ranks higher for African American students compared to other Ohio elementary schools, but lower for female, male, and low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby public schools, such as Southwood Elementary, Hamilton Elementary, and Moler Elementary, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield generally performs worse across various academic metrics. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating have declined over the past few years, from 1152nd out of 1610 Ohio elementary schools with a 1-star rating in 2020-2021 to 1047th out of 1577 with a 2-star rating in 2023-2024. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and improving overall academic outcomes should be the school's primary focus areas.


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Public, Charter K-8

 3220 Groveport Rd
       Columbus, OH  43207-3259


(614) 986-0116

District: South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
1047th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.0%
White:
20.2%
Two or more races:
13.4%
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Compare Details South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield ranks worse than 66.4% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield ranks worse than 67.1% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.44. (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:

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield:

SchoolDigger ranks South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield 1047th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield 702nd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield in the ranking list.)

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South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield:

SchoolDigger ranks South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield 573rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.99 1152nd 1610 28.4%
2022 27.75 1164th 1588 26.7%
2023 33.69 1105th 1596 30.8%
2024 38.87 1047th 1577 33.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.64 982nd 1404 30.1%
2022 35.75 966th 1419 31.9%
2023 42.51 903rd 1447 37.6%
2024 48.64 851st 1484 42.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.65 856th 1488 42.5%
2023 36.97 989th 1483 33.3%
2024 38.87 980th 1466 33.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.38 1186th 1499 20.9%
2022 25.42 1127th 1518 25.8%
2023 32.67 1071st 1498 28.5%
2024 36.80 1016th 1485 31.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.45 188th 533 64.7%
2022 45.40 286th 601 52.4%
2023 51.18 247th 610 59.5%
2024 68.66 136th 603 77.4%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.09 671st 1037 35.3%
2022 26.69 740th 1017 27.2%
2023 12.90 884th 1048 15.6%
2024 34.44 702nd 1046 32.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.46 490th 923 46.9%
2022 30.23 675th 947 28.7%
2023 14.30 838th 974 14.0%
2024 42.73 603rd 989 39.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.37 800th 963 16.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.14 277th 413 32.9%
2023 28.34 306th 436 29.8%
2024 48.48 173rd 429 59.7%
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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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 52 134 0 5 0 0 31 0 222
2022 53 175 0 9 1 0 44 0 282
2023 56 169 3 11 0 1 37 0 277

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Southfield

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 222 19.0 11.6 n/a
2022 282 14.0 20.1 n/a
2023 277 14.0 19.7 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 Southfield

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 222 19.0 11.6 n/a
2022 282 14.0 20.1 n/a
2023 277 14.0 19.7 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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2022 $8,108
2023 $9,535

Data source: Ohio Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield.

Students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield are 61% African American, 20% White, 13% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield ranks 1047th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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