Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

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Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls ranks 681 st of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls is a public middle school serving 224 students in grades 6-8 in the Columbus City Schools District. The school's academic performance consistently ranks in the bottom half of Ohio middle schools, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, the school faces high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 52.9% to 72.2% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

While the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 11.9 to 13.7 in recent years, its spending per student of $12,492 in the 2018-2019 school year is higher than some nearby schools. Compared to other middle schools in the Columbus City Schools District, such as Buckeye Middle School and Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School, Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls performs similarly or slightly better, but it lags behind higher-performing schools outside the district, such as Bexley Middle School.

While the school's African American student population performs relatively better than the overall school, ranking in the top 35% of Ohio middle schools for this subgroup, the school's performance for other subgroups, such as female students and gifted and talented students, is much lower, ranking in the bottom 25% of Ohio middle schools. Addressing the school's chronic absenteeism and improving academic outcomes for all student subgroups should be key priorities for the school and district.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1390 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205-2001

(614) 365-6113

District: Columbus City Schools District

SchoolDigger Rank:
681^st of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.9%

Hispanic:

9.8%

White:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.25. (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:

Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls 681^st of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Columbus City Schools District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus City Schools District 679^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2012	48.36	665^th	989	32.8%
2013	45.48	693^rd	1001	30.8%
2014	57.58	581^st	1008	42.4%
2015	54.81	541^st	1035	47.7%
2016	43.73	648^th	1050	38.3%
2017	39.34	678^th	1038	34.7%
2018	30.62	718^th	1010	28.9%
2019	35.48	710^th	1050	32.4%
2021	28.80	715^th	1037	31.1%
2022	36.29	677^th	1017	33.4%
2023	35.89	695^th	1048	33.7%
2024	36.25	681^st	1046	34.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.18	165^th	206	19.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.72	66^th	107	38.3%
2019	55.01	53^rd	127	58.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	40.57	620^th	924	32.9%
2019	47.05	576^th	945	39.0%
2021	36.27	604^th	923	34.6%
2022	46.19	541^st	947	42.9%
2023	46.04	547^th	974	43.8%
2024	43.82	595^th	989	39.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	21.78	712^th	897	20.6%
2019	27.31	693^rd	917	24.4%
2021	20.07	698^th	910	23.3%
2022	27.65	681^st	925	26.4%
2023	27.48	692^nd	943	26.6%
2024	28.48	685^th	942	27.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.32	467^th	521	10.4%
2019	32.37	143^rd	164	12.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	62.33	126^th	384	67.2%
2019	63.06	125^th	405	69.1%
2021	51.95	139^th	385	63.9%
2022	63.46	112^th	413	72.9%
2023	56.04	150^th	436	65.6%
2024	55.93	148^th	429	65.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.21	109^th	222	50.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	28	116	4	8	0	8	164
2012	44	256	6	17	0	19	342
2013	52	377	10	27	1	10	477
2014	30	343	7	22	2	14	418
2015	26	322	7	23	1	16	395
2016	19	271	5	17	0	12	324
2017	16	237	6	23	0	14	296
2018	20	241	6	27	0	22	316
2019	19	203	6	27	0	25	280
2020	22	218	4	20	0	21	285
2021	19	191	3	23	0	25	261
2022	21	165	1	19	0	21	227
2023	21	161	2	22	0	18	224

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 Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	164	11.0	14.9	88.4
2012	342	19.0	18.0	71.6
2013	477	23.0	20.7	69.2
2014	418	24.0	17.4	65.6
2015	395	n/a	n/a	85.6
2016	324	25.0	12.9	100
2017	296	21.0	14.0	n/a
2018	316	20.0	15.8	n/a
2019	280	18.0	15.5	n/a
2020	285	19.0	15.0	n/a
2021	261	19.0	13.7	n/a
2022	227	19.0	11.9	n/a
2023	224	18.0	12.4	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 Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	164	11.0	14.9	88.4
2012	342	19.0	18.0	71.6
2013	477	23.0	20.7	69.2
2014	418	24.0	17.4	65.6
2015	395	n/a	n/a	85.6
2016	324	25.0	12.9	100
2017	296	21.0	14.0	n/a
2018	316	20.0	15.8	n/a
2019	280	18.0	15.5	n/a
2020	285	19.0	15.0	n/a
2021	261	19.0	13.7	n/a
2022	227	19.0	11.9	n/a
2023	224	18.0	12.4	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 Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,492
2022	$14,557
2023	$16,422

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

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 710^th of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 695^th of 1048 Middle schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls)	44.2	23.4	20.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)	29.9	20	9.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls)	46.8	49.2	2.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)	30.4	26.8	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls)	31.6	16.9	14.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)	26.2	14.7	11.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls)	60.8	56.9	3.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)	38.5	38.2	0.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls)	43.5	53.3	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Columbus City Schools District)	40.5	35.8	4.7%
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	64	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls)	52.1	28.9	23.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)	35.4	20.9	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls)	43.5	52.6	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)	32.9	31.5	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	57.5	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	280	224	20%
African American	203	161	20.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	27	22	18.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	19	21	10.5%
Two or More Races	25	18	28%

Schools Near Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

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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)				Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (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 8th 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 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	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls	Public	6-8	1390 Bryden Rd	Columbus	43205	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6113	224	18	12.4		21 (9.4%)	161 (71.9%)	22 (9.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.0%)	36.3	681^st of 1046 public middle schools	34.9%		35.9	695^th of 1048 public middle schools	33.7%	14	37.1		12.7	17.9	38.7		60.0	62.7	36.5			$16,422
Champion Middle School	Public	6-8	284 N 22nd St	Columbus	43203	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6082	331	26	12.7		26 (7.9%)	251 (75.8%)	33 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	7.6	965^th of 1046 public middle schools	7.7%		8.9	938^th of 1048 public middle schools	10.5%	27	24.5		4.3	6.0	12.7		14.3	13.1	14.4			$13,896
Valor Academy Inc.	Public, Charter	4-8	1330 Atcheson Street	Columbus	43203	Franklin County	Valor Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 610-4544	82	2	41.0		1 (1.2%)	68 (82.9%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.0%)	7	971^st of 1046 public middle schools	7.2%		5.3	1014^th of 1048 public middle schools	3.2%	43		45.5	4.5	5.9	11.1	20.0	10.0	22.2	11.1			$9,758
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)	Public	6-8	680 Jack Gibbs Blvd	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5558	532	33	16.1		55 (10.3%)	376 (70.7%)	49 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.6%)	15.7	855^th of 1046 public middle schools	18.3%		14.9	863^rd of 1048 public middle schools	17.7%	8	29.4		15.2	16.9	20.9		27.6	28.4	27.3			$15,475
Bexley Middle School	Public	6-8	300 S Cassingham Rd	Bexley	43209	Franklin County	Bexley City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 237-4277	602	31	19.3		488 (81.1%)	36 (6.0%)	21 (3.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.6%)	88.3	76^th of 1046 public middle schools	92.7%		88.8	64^th of 1048 public middle schools	93.9%	12	83.7		67.6	68.7	88.7		84.4	84.2	83.3	100.0	100.0	$13,635
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School	Public	6-8	3223 Allegheny Ave	Columbus	43209	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6517	163	6	27.1		0 (0.0%)	152 (93.3%)	8 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	5.2	1014^th of 1046 public middle schools	3.1%		7.3	970^th of 1048 public middle schools	7.4%	44	17.6		2.8	1.9	0.0		18.3	9.3	6.9			$13,187
Johnson Park Middle School	Public	6-8	1130 S Waverly St	Columbus	43227	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6501	347	33	10.5		13 (3.7%)	200 (57.6%)	108 (31.1%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	6.6	982^nd of 1046 public middle schools	6.1%		7.2	974^th of 1048 public middle schools	7.1%	8	10.7		6.3	8.6	2.4		20.5	17.2	11.1			$22,910
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys	Public	6-8	3450 Medway Ave	Columbus	43213	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6166	105	12	8.7		8 (7.6%)	78 (74.3%)	7 (6.7%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.6%)	10.7	916^th of 1046 public middle schools	12.4%		10	920^th of 1048 public middle schools	12.2%	4	10.3		4.3	25.0	4.0		19.0	39.1	10.0			$25,136
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus	Public, Charter	6-8	2521 Fairwood Ave Ste 200	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 237-5497	33	2	14.1		12 (36.4%)	19 (57.6%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	2.7	1045^th of 1046 public middle schools	0.1%		6.5	988^th of 1048 public middle schools	5.7%	57	0.0			0.0	0.0			0.0	0.0			$13,118
Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1567 Loretta Ave	Columbus	43211	Franklin County	Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 261-7480	134	7	19.1		0 (0.0%)	100 (74.6%)	33 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	51	572^nd of 1046 public middle schools	45.3%		50.4	588^th of 1048 public middle schools	43.9%	16	62.2		45.2	47.6	60.0		47.6	50.0	37.8			$13,315

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls

How many students attend Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls?

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls.

What is the racial makeup of Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls?

Students at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls are 72% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% White, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls in?

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Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls ranks 681^st of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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