Phoenix Middle School

Summary:

Phoenix Middle School is a public middle school located in Worthington, Ohio, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 144 students. 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.

Phoenix Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 9th and 68th out of over 1,000 middle schools in the state over the past decade. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of this period, indicating exceptional academic performance. Phoenix Middle School's students significantly outperform the state and district averages in Ohio State Tests across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84.4% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 75% for the Worthington City district and 62.1% for the state. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 25-106 middle schools in Ohio for female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Phoenix Middle School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10 to 12.1 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the nearby middle schools such as Kilbourne Middle School and Worthingway Middle School. While the school experienced a spike in chronic absenteeism during the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching 15.2% in 2022-2023, its chronic absenteeism rate has generally been low, ranging from 1.2% to 8.6% in recent years.

Detail:

Public 7-8

2341 Snouffer Rd
Worthington, OH 43085-2805

(614) 450-4100

District: Worthington City

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,801

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Asian:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phoenix Middle School ranks better than 93.5% of middle schools in Ohio. It also ranks first among 5 ranked middle schools in the Worthington City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.11. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Phoenix Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Worthington City School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.7%), two or more races (6.7%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phoenix Middle School is 11.1, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Worthington City School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phoenix Middle School is $19,801, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Worthington City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phoenix Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Middle School 68^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Phoenix Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Worthington City:

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

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Rank History for all students at Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2010	85.45	41^st	895	95.4%
2011	86.73	23^rd	925	97.5%
2012	86.27	23^rd	989	97.7%
2013	83.96	58^th	1001	94.2%
2014	82.77	77^th	1008	92.4%
2015	90.42	28^th	1035	97.3%
2016	94.40	9^th	1050	99.1%
2017	90.52	32^nd	1038	96.9%
2018	89.13	47^th	1010	95.3%
2019	88.05	63^rd	1050	94.0%
2021	94.61	12^th	1037	98.8%
2022	91.63	37^th	1017	96.4%
2023	89.07	61^st	1048	94.2%
2024	89.11	68^th	1046	93.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	93.52	17^th	924	98.2%
2019	81.69	100^th	945	89.4%
2021	95.13	15^th	923	98.4%
2022	89.12	44^th	947	95.4%
2023	86.90	54^th	974	94.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	85.87	71^st	897	92.1%
2019	87.53	54^th	917	94.1%
2021	92.46	26^th	910	97.1%
2022	90.42	36^th	925	96.1%
2023	85.27	96^th	943	89.8%
2024	91.98	26^th	942	97.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	81.98	53^rd	658	91.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.34	67^th	521	87.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	89.98	37^th	916	96.0%
2019	88.20	58^th	933	93.8%
2021	95.25	6^th	924	99.4%
2022	91.56	39^th	946	95.9%
2023	87.30	78^th	963	91.9%
2024	85.04	106^th	958	88.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.20	23^rd	249	90.8%

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Rank History for White students at Phoenix Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	90.17	28^th	781	96.4%
2019	82.62	107^th	796	86.6%
2021	93.15	16^th	781	98.0%
2022	90.21	39^th	809	95.2%
2023	89.16	42^nd	805	94.8%
2024	86.60	66^th	795	91.7%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Phoenix Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	132	7	10	2	3	n/a	n/a	3	157
2010	134	5	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	5	161
2011	136	5	11	3	0	0	9	0	164
2012	127	9	13	2	0	0	10	0	161
2013	130	8	11	5	0	0	9	0	163
2014	128	3	15	11	0	0	6	0	163
2015	122	2	18	15	0	0	9	0	166
2016	112	7	14	14	0	0	16	0	163
2017	107	10	13	14	0	0	18	0	162
2018	122	8	14	11	0	0	11	0	166
2019	119	5	15	18	0	0	9	0	166
2020	118	6	12	19	0	0	11	0	166
2021	121	8	14	12	0	0	12	0	167
2022	113	5	13	20	0	0	9	0	160
2023	102	6	9	18	0	0	9	0	144
2024	118	6	8	8	0	0	10	0	150

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Phoenix Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	157	13.2	11.9	0
2010	161	14.6	11.0	0
2011	164	15.8	10.3	0
2012	161	15.6	10.3	0
2013	163	14.9	10.9	0
2014	163	15.6	10.4	0
2015	166	n/a	n/a	0
2016	163	16.0	10.1	0
2017	162	14.6	11.0	n/a
2018	166	14.7	11.2	n/a
2019	166	15.1	10.9	n/a
2020	166	15.1	10.9	n/a
2021	167	15.4	10.8	n/a
2022	160	13.2	12.1	n/a
2023	144	14.4	10.0	n/a
2024	150	13.4	11.1	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 Phoenix Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	157	13.2	11.9	0
2010	161	14.6	11.0	0
2011	164	15.8	10.3	0
2012	161	15.6	10.3	0
2013	163	14.9	10.9	0
2014	163	15.6	10.4	0
2015	166	n/a	n/a	0
2016	163	16.0	10.1	0
2017	162	14.6	11.0	n/a
2018	166	14.7	11.2	n/a
2019	166	15.1	10.9	n/a
2020	166	15.1	10.9	n/a
2021	167	15.4	10.8	n/a
2022	160	13.2	12.1	n/a
2023	144	14.4	10.0	n/a
2024	150	13.4	11.1	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 Phoenix Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,067
2022	$17,439
2023	$19,963
2024	$19,801

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoenix Middle School

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 63^rd of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 61^st of 1048 Middle schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Phoenix Middle School)	86.4	61.3	25.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Worthington City)	76.9	52.5	24.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Phoenix Middle School)	90.4	89.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Worthington City)	80.1	79.3	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Phoenix Middle School)	88	91.5	3.5%
8th Grade Science (Worthington City)	78.5	76.4	2.1%
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	64	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Phoenix Middle School)	92.7	93	0.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Worthington City)	77.1	74.5	2.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Phoenix Middle School)	70.8	85.7	14.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Worthington City)	65.4	71.4	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	57.5	0.8%
End of Course Integrated Math I (Phoenix Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Integrated Math I (Worthington City)	74.4	68.5	5.9%
End of Course Integrated Math I (Ohio)	43.6	39.4	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	166	144	13.3%
African American	5	6	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	9	40%
Hispanic	18	18
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	119	102	14.3%
Two or More Races	9	9

Schools Near Phoenix Middle School

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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 Integrated Math I (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th 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 Integrated Math I End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Phoenix Middle School	Public	7-8	2341 Snouffer Rd	Worthington	43085	Franklin County	Worthington City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 450-4100	150	13	11.1		118 (78.7%)	6 (4.0%)	8 (5.3%)	8 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.7%)	89.1	68^th of 1046 public middle schools	93.5%		89.1	61^st of 1048 public middle schools	94.2%	7	84.4		68.6	86.4		85.5	81.3		100.0		$19,801
Perry Middle School	Public	6-8	2341 Snouffer Rd	Worthington	43085	Franklin County	Worthington City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 450-5700	521	37	13.9		270 (51.8%)	71 (13.6%)	92 (17.7%)	25 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (12.1%)	62.8	429^th of 1046 public middle schools	59.0%		61	458^th of 1048 public middle schools	56.3%	29	57.9	70.4	35.1	60.8	63.6	61.8	53.5		95.7		$12,977
Mccord Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Hard Rd	Columbus	43235	Franklin County	Worthington City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 450-4000	580	38	15.1	27.6%	437 (75.3%)	24 (4.1%)	50 (8.6%)	21 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.3%)	83.2	147^th of 1046 public middle schools	85.9%		81.3	173^rd of 1048 public middle schools	83.5%	26	81.0	69.9	55.3	80.0	76.1	82.2	71.0		100.0		$13,398
Worthingway Middle School	Public	6-8	6625 Guyer St	Worthington	43085	Franklin County	Worthington City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 450-4300	596	37	15.9	34.1%	338 (56.7%)	106 (17.8%)	74 (12.4%)	22 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.4%)	70.9	312^th of 1046 public middle schools	70.2%		72.5	293^rd of 1048 public middle schools	72.0%	19	74.4	49.2	51.3	75.9	62.0	74.4	56.1		100.0		$13,462
Kilbourne Middle School	Public	6-8	50 E Dublin Granville Rd	Worthington	43085	Franklin County	Worthington City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 450-4200	445	31	14.4	18.9%	351 (78.9%)	44 (9.9%)	15 (3.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.7%)	86.8	97^th of 1046 public middle schools	90.7%		84.3	132^nd of 1048 public middle schools	87.4%	35	83.1	83.3	58.8	75.4	82.6	84.6	76.6		98.6		$12,914
Ann Simpson Davis Middle School	Public	6-8	2400 Sutter Pkwy	Dublin	43016	Franklin County	Dublin City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 761-5820	848	55	15.4	43.4%	448 (52.8%)	83 (9.8%)	143 (16.9%)	99 (11.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (8.6%)	69.6	339^th of 1046 public middle schools	67.6%		74.3	273^rd of 1048 public middle schools	74.0%	66	74.4	57.4	46.3	60.7	65.0	73.4	54.9	100.0		100.0	$14,691
John Sells Middle School	Public	6-8	150 W Bridge St	Dublin	43017	Franklin County	Dublin City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 764-5919	725	51	14.2	50.9%	361 (49.8%)	76 (10.5%)	115 (15.9%)	112 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (8.4%)	64	410^th of 1046 public middle schools	60.8%		64	418^th of 1048 public middle schools	60.1%	8	66.2	46.6	54.0	56.0	55.9	72.7	53.2	91.7		98.7	$15,938
Ridgeview Middle School	Public	6-8	4241 Rudy Rd	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5506	503	34	14.7		172 (34.2%)	155 (30.8%)	80 (15.9%)	53 (10.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (7.8%)	32.4	709^th of 1046 public middle schools	32.2%		34.3	704^th of 1048 public middle schools	32.8%	5	43.0	19.5	23.8	36.4	41.9	51.4	40.8			95.5	$14,244
World Language Middle School	Public	6-8	330 E Dominion Blvd	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 335-5502	474	32	14.8		58 (12.2%)	122 (25.7%)	253 (53.4%)	24 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	24.9	764^th of 1046 public middle schools	27.0%		21.4	802^nd of 1048 public middle schools	23.5%	38	31.7	36.8	10.4	9.6	56.4	38.2	25.5			87.5	$14,350
Woodward Park Middle School	Public	6-8	5151 Karl Rd	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5354	796	47	16.9		97 (12.2%)	411 (51.6%)	171 (21.5%)	63 (7.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (6.3%)	30.1	722^nd of 1046 public middle schools	31.0%		29.1	741^st of 1048 public middle schools	29.3%	19	48.2	30.2	19.8	36.2	43.2	41.6	29.9			100.0	$16,046

Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenix Middle School

Is Phoenix Middle School a good school?

Yes. Phoenix Middle School ranks in the top 6.5% of Ohio middle schools.

How many students attend Phoenix Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 150 students attended Phoenix Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Phoenix Middle School?

Students at Phoenix Middle School are 79% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American.

What district is Phoenix Middle School in?

Worthington City

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