Worthingway Middle School

Summary:

Worthingway Middle School is a public middle school in Worthington, Ohio, serving 615 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Worthington City School District, which is ranked 166 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Worthingway Middle School consistently performs above the state average on Ohio State Tests, with proficiency rates as high as 75.9% in 8th grade Math and 74.4% in 7th grade English Language Arts. The school's performance on Integrated Math I for End of Course is particularly impressive, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Worthingway also demonstrates strong performance for various student subgroups, ranking in the top 25-30% of Ohio middle schools for female students, African American students, and White students.

While Worthingway Middle School generally outperforms the nearby Mccord Middle School and Kilbourne Middle School, the smaller Phoenix Middle School consistently ranks higher in the state-wide rankings. Additionally, Worthingway has experienced a gradual increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 3.9% in 2019-2020 to 13.2% in 2023-2024, which is an area worth monitoring and addressing.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6625 Guyer St
       Worthington, OH  43085-2426


(614) 450-4300

District: Worthington City

SchoolDigger Rank:
312th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,462 Help


Students who attend Worthingway Middle School usually attend:

High:    Thomas Worthington High School

Feeder schools for Worthingway Middle School:

Elementary:    Wilson Hill Elementary School
    Worthington Estates Elementary School
    Worthington Park Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.7%
African American:
17.8%
Hispanic:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Worthingway Middle School ranks better than 70.2% of middle schools in Ohio. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Worthington City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.91. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Worthingway Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Worthington City School District. Student population at Worthingway Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.7%), African American (17.8%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Worthington City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Worthingway Middle School is 15.9, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Worthington City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Worthingway Middle School is $13,462, which is the 2nd highest among 5 middle schools in the Worthington City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Worthingway Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Worthingway Middle School 312th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Worthingway Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Worthington City:

SchoolDigger ranks Worthington City 166th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Worthingway Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.00 104th 692 85.0%
2006 75.63 160th 732 78.1%
2007 75.42 190th 837 77.3%
2008 70.52 278th 835 66.7%
2009 74.73 223rd 858 74.0%
2010 71.11 308th 895 65.6%
2011 67.94 381st 925 58.8%
2012 73.95 270th 989 72.7%
2013 67.06 439th 1001 56.1%
2014 69.93 356th 1008 64.7%
2015 61.15 467th 1035 54.9%
2016 71.41 315th 1050 70.0%
2017 72.89 280th 1038 73.0%
2018 70.58 315th 1010 68.8%
2019 70.81 319th 1050 69.6%
2021 66.33 372nd 1037 64.1%
2022 72.40 284th 1017 72.1%
2023 72.54 293rd 1048 72.0%
2024 70.91 312th 1046 70.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.93 71st 205 65.4%
2019 63.57 76th 206 63.1%
2021 65.47 66th 219 69.9%
2022 60.72 86th 239 64.0%
2023 62.59 87th 245 64.5%
2024 65.77 80th 254 68.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.83 25th 107 76.6%
2019 60.70 42nd 127 66.9%
2021 55.75 44th 134 67.2%
2022 48.12 51st 110 53.6%
2023 63.68 25th 113 77.9%
2024 24.68 99th 123 19.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.57 76th 590 87.1%
2024 59.11 148th 563 73.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.04 287th 924 68.9%
2019 58.73 418th 945 55.8%
2021 55.92 402nd 923 56.4%
2022 49.16 493rd 947 47.9%
2023 50.43 502nd 974 48.5%
2024 49.61 534th 989 46.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.91 319th 897 64.4%
2019 68.76 330th 917 64.0%
2021 63.62 356th 910 60.9%
2022 72.93 249th 925 73.1%
2023 73.70 238th 943 74.8%
2024 69.04 301st 942 68.0%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.72 112th 643 82.6%
2019 43.00 358th 658 45.6%
2021 38.19 330th 576 42.7%
2022 71.60 79th 565 86.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.41 343rd 521 34.2%
2022 63.61 91st 241 62.2%
2024 54.13 124th 196 36.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.97 279th 916 69.5%
2019 69.32 302nd 933 67.6%
2021 61.51 362nd 924 60.8%
2022 66.79 300th 946 68.3%
2023 68.00 305th 963 68.3%
2024 68.39 306th 958 68.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.28 49th 73 32.9%
2021 62.12 32nd 69 53.6%
2022 64.33 31st 67 53.7%
2024 60.59 34th 76 55.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.59 81st 384 78.9%
2019 76.70 71st 405 82.5%
2021 71.82 68th 385 82.3%
2022 70.98 81st 413 80.4%
2023 71.43 86th 436 80.3%
2024 75.95 63rd 429 85.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.58 53rd 192 72.4%
2019 60.04 85th 222 61.7%
2021 70.72 61st 228 73.2%
2022 50.87 112th 247 54.7%
2023 59.92 87th 249 65.1%
2024 53.12 102nd 239 57.3%
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Rank History for White students at Worthingway Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.30 181st 781 76.8%
2019 77.07 158th 796 80.2%
2021 63.89 281st 781 64.0%
2022 75.74 173rd 809 78.6%
2023 75.72 179th 805 77.8%
2024 72.94 199th 795 75.0%
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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 Worthingway Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 378 13 19 8 4 n/a n/a 0 422
1989 381 12 21 4 5 n/a n/a 0 423
1990 390 27 25 9 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1991 425 35 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1992 417 12 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1993 454 21 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1994 476 12 17 2 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 418 38 28 6 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1996 418 38 28 6 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1997 373 39 22 2 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1998 377 37 33 11 2 n/a n/a 0 460
1999 350 29 31 14 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 348 20 29 7 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2001 349 23 32 12 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 353 32 34 16 0 n/a n/a 4 439
2003 353 32 34 16 0 n/a n/a 4 439
2004 335 32 44 18 0 n/a n/a 5 434
2005 315 37 40 10 2 n/a n/a 3 407
2006 301 41 30 20 2 n/a n/a 10 404
2007 281 32 34 21 0 n/a n/a 11 379
2008 259 36 28 21 0 n/a n/a 11 355
2009 254 45 23 25 0 n/a n/a 11 358
2010 252 32 29 24 0 n/a n/a 14 351
2011 247 34 31 25 0 0 32 0 369
2012 230 49 28 24 0 0 41 0 372
2013 208 61 16 27 0 0 33 0 345
2014 209 55 23 38 0 1 32 0 358
2015 244 44 18 50 0 0 35 0 391
2016 230 54 17 55 0 0 37 0 393
2017 218 62 23 49 0 0 43 0 395
2018 230 70 18 45 0 0 35 0 398
2019 237 84 12 51 0 0 41 0 425
2020 244 74 23 67 0 0 42 0 450
2021 244 80 28 65 1 1 41 0 460
2022 371 106 35 70 0 1 56 0 639
2023 367 100 24 73 0 0 51 0 615
2024 338 106 22 74 0 0 56 0 596

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 Worthingway Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 25.0 16.8 0
1989 423 27.0 15.6 n/a
1990 452 27.0 16.7 n/a
1991 475 27.0 17.5 n/a
1992 443 31.2 14.1 5
1993 498 29.7 16.8 4.4
1994 508 32.5 15.6 2.8
1995 490 36.1 13.6 4.1
1996 490 36.1 13.6 4.1
1997 436 33.1 13.2 3.2
1998 460 32.2 14.3 3.5
1999 426 32.8 13.0 5.2
2000 406 34.3 11.8 6.7
2001 416 33.6 12.4 6.7
2002 439 34.7 12.7 6.7
2003 439 34.7 12.7 6.7
2004 434 32.3 13.4 11
2005 407 29.0 14.0 13.4
2006 404 31.4 12.9 17
2007 379 31.2 12.1 25.3
2008 355 29.1 12.2 n/a
2009 358 29.4 12.2 29.4
2010 351 28.4 12.3 30.6
2011 369 27.3 13.5 30.6
2012 372 27.4 13.5 31.7
2013 345 27.6 12.5 40.3
2014 358 29.6 12.0 33.2
2015 391 n/a n/a 35.5
2016 393 29.0 13.5 36.4
2017 395 28.0 14.1 37
2018 398 28.7 13.8 44.5
2019 425 28.5 14.9 36.5
2020 450 28.6 15.7 36.7
2021 460 28.3 16.2 n/a
2022 639 39.9 16.0 n/a
2023 615 40.2 15.2 28.1
2024 596 37.4 15.9 34.1

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 Worthingway Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 25.0 16.8 0
1989 423 27.0 15.6 n/a
1990 452 27.0 16.7 n/a
1991 475 27.0 17.5 n/a
1992 443 31.2 14.1 5
1993 498 29.7 16.8 4.4
1994 508 32.5 15.6 2.8
1995 490 36.1 13.6 4.1
1996 490 36.1 13.6 4.1
1997 436 33.1 13.2 3.2
1998 460 32.2 14.3 3.5
1999 426 32.8 13.0 5.2
2000 406 34.3 11.8 6.7
2001 416 33.6 12.4 6.7
2002 439 34.7 12.7 6.7
2003 439 34.7 12.7 6.7
2004 434 32.3 13.4 11
2005 407 29.0 14.0 13.4
2006 404 31.4 12.9 17
2007 379 31.2 12.1 25.3
2008 355 29.1 12.2 n/a
2009 358 29.4 12.2 29.4
2010 351 28.4 12.3 30.6
2011 369 27.3 13.5 30.6
2012 372 27.4 13.5 31.7
2013 345 27.6 12.5 40.3
2014 358 29.6 12.0 33.2
2015 391 n/a n/a 35.5
2016 393 29.0 13.5 36.4
2017 395 28.0 14.1 37
2018 398 28.7 13.8 44.5
2019 425 28.5 14.9 36.5
2020 450 28.6 15.7 36.7
2021 460 28.3 16.2 n/a
2022 639 39.9 16.0 n/a
2023 615 40.2 15.2 28.1
2024 596 37.4 15.9 34.1

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 Worthingway Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,774
2022 $11,861
2023 $12,810
2024 $13,462

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Worthingway Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 319th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 293rd of 1048 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Worthingway Middle School)67.850.8
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Worthington City)76.952.5
 24.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Worthingway Middle School)76.471.8
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Worthington City)80.179.3
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Worthingway Middle School)71.174.4
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Worthington City)78.576.4
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Worthingway Middle School)75.778
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Worthington City)77.174.5
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Worthingway Middle School)59.566
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Worthington City)65.471.4
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Integrated Math I (Worthingway Middle School)97.9100
 2.1%
   End of Course Integrated Math I (Worthington City)74.468.5
 5.9%
   End of Course Integrated Math I (Ohio)43.639.4
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students425615
 44.7%
African American84100
 19%
American Indian00
Asian1224
 100%
Hispanic5173
 43.1%
Pacific Islander00
White237367
 54.9%
Two or More Races4151
 24.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.5%28.1%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Worthingway Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 596 students attended Worthingway Middle School.

Worthingway Middle School ranks 312th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Worthingway Middle School usually go on to attend Thomas Worthington High School

Students at Worthingway Middle School are 57% White, 18% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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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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