Gahanna East Middle School

Summary:

Gahanna East Middle School is a public middle school serving 641 students in grades 6-8 in the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District in Gahanna, Ohio. The school consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in core subjects like Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts.

Gahanna East Middle School has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of Ohio middle schools. The school excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking particularly high for African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as for female students. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is relatively low, ranging from 5.2% to 11.4%, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Gahanna East Middle School outperforms its counterparts, Gahanna West Middle School and Gahanna South Middle School, in academic proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels. Despite having a lower per-student spending ($7,197 in 2018-2019) than some nearby schools, Gahanna East Middle School is able to maintain a relatively manageable class size and deliver exceptional educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 730 Clotts Rd
       Gahanna, OH  43230-1842


(614) 478-5550

District: Gahanna-Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,985 Help


Students who attend Gahanna East Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln High School

Feeder schools for Gahanna East Middle School:

Elementary:    High Point Elementary School
    Jefferson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.4%
African American:
17.5%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Compare Details Gahanna East Middle School ranks better than 90.2% of middle schools in Ohio. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.49. (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 Gahanna East Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.4%), African American (17.5%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gahanna East Middle School is 18.9. 1 middle schools in the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Gahanna East Middle School employs 33.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gahanna East Middle School is $11,985. 1 middle schools in the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gahanna East Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gahanna East Middle School 103rd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Gahanna East Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Gahanna-Jefferson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Gahanna-Jefferson City 263rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gahanna East Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gahanna East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.51 54th 400 86.5%
2005 87.36 36th 692 94.8%
2006 85.35 31st 732 95.8%
2007 84.33 63rd 837 92.5%
2008 79.28 130th 835 84.4%
2009 79.67 134th 858 84.4%
2010 79.29 151st 895 83.1%
2011 79.92 133rd 925 85.6%
2012 77.53 182nd 989 81.6%
2013 81.78 88th 1001 91.2%
2014 79.08 146th 1008 85.5%
2015 87.49 68th 1035 93.4%
2016 81.25 163rd 1050 84.5%
2017 83.20 133rd 1038 87.2%
2018 86.11 91st 1010 91.0%
2019 84.22 117th 1050 88.9%
2021 82.10 164th 1037 84.2%
2022 80.62 178th 1017 82.5%
2023 82.44 156th 1048 85.1%
2024 86.49 103rd 1046 90.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gahanna East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.36 199th 590 66.3%
2024 74.18 64th 563 88.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gahanna East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.10 147th 924 84.1%
2019 67.39 289th 945 69.4%
2021 66.90 271st 923 70.6%
2022 62.39 327th 947 65.5%
2023 64.58 334th 974 65.7%
2024 71.00 262nd 989 73.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Gahanna East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.49 64th 897 92.9%
2019 84.46 98th 917 89.3%
2021 82.84 123rd 910 86.5%
2022 82.75 131st 925 85.8%
2023 79.79 162nd 943 82.8%
2024 88.11 70th 942 92.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gahanna East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.79 49th 643 92.4%
2019 70.57 97th 658 85.3%
2021 63.23 133rd 576 76.9%
2022 51.90 195th 565 65.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gahanna East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.91 140th 521 73.1%
2021 72.42 36th 274 86.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Gahanna East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.94 116th 916 87.3%
2019 83.32 111th 933 88.1%
2021 77.72 178th 924 80.7%
2022 75.04 209th 946 77.9%
2023 83.23 131st 963 86.4%
2024 84.60 112th 958 88.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Gahanna East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.31 19th 384 95.1%
2019 87.15 35th 405 91.4%
2021 88.51 27th 385 93.0%
2022 80.08 53rd 413 87.2%
2023 86.38 40th 436 90.8%
2024 88.22 31st 429 92.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gahanna East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.57 19th 228 91.7%
2023 90.13 13th 249 94.8%
2024 77.46 40th 239 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Gahanna East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.84 52nd 781 93.3%
2019 89.11 36th 796 95.5%
2021 84.81 87th 781 88.9%
2022 82.87 108th 809 86.7%
2023 84.27 83rd 805 89.7%
2024 89.09 48th 795 94.0%
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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 Gahanna East Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 590 29 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1989 576 28 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1990 531 37 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 576
1991 585 41 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1992 639 36 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 684
1993 411 14 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 453 23 16 6 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 456 26 13 2 2 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 456 26 13 2 2 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 477 24 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1998 481 27 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 491 31 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 483 40 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2001 497 40 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 551
2002 500 45 12 2 1 n/a n/a 13 573
2003 500 45 12 2 1 n/a n/a 13 573
2004 470 50 12 3 1 n/a n/a 15 551
2005 468 53 18 5 0 n/a n/a 11 555
2006 415 58 16 5 0 n/a n/a 17 511
2007 422 65 21 4 0 n/a n/a 20 532
2008 413 67 22 9 0 n/a n/a 19 530
2009 411 59 18 9 0 n/a n/a 20 517
2010 384 58 20 10 0 n/a n/a 28 500
2011 381 62 26 9 2 0 28 0 508
2012 398 71 30 13 2 0 37 0 551
2013 412 63 23 14 3 0 31 0 546
2014 411 80 19 22 1 1 33 0 567
2015 396 72 15 26 1 0 25 0 535
2016 359 77 15 30 0 1 27 0 509
2017 353 74 14 30 0 0 25 0 496
2018 334 86 14 21 2 1 20 0 478
2019 361 117 14 24 1 1 3 0 521
2020 376 123 15 25 1 0 10 0 550
2021 412 144 20 33 0 0 11 0 620
2022 397 125 22 32 0 0 12 0 588
2023 443 127 23 32 2 0 14 0 641
2024 448 111 22 33 4 0 18 0 636

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 Gahanna East Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 36.0 17.4 0
1989 613 38.0 16.1 n/a
1990 576 37.0 15.5 n/a
1991 632 37.0 17.0 n/a
1992 684 38.0 18.0 3.4
1993 439 31.0 14.2 2.1
1994 499 36.7 13.6 1.4
1995 499 34.9 14.3 1.4
1996 499 34.9 14.3 1.4
1997 514 36.1 14.2 1.2
1998 523 40.3 13.0 0.8
1999 538 35.0 15.4 0.9
2000 539 37.1 14.5 1.3
2001 551 38.1 14.5 1.8
2002 573 35.8 16.0 2.7
2003 573 35.8 16.0 2.7
2004 551 40.8 13.5 4.7
2005 555 38.2 14.5 2.4
2006 511 37.6 13.6 4
2007 532 56.3 9.4 4.3
2008 530 34.6 15.3 n/a
2009 517 39.4 13.1 5.8
2010 500 38.0 13.1 11
2011 508 36.4 13.9 11.8
2012 551 35.7 15.4 14.5
2013 546 28.8 18.9 13.2
2014 567 33.8 16.7 13.6
2015 535 n/a n/a 13.1
2016 509 30.0 16.9 14.9
2017 496 31.5 15.7 14.3
2018 478 30.0 15.8 15.5
2019 521 29.1 17.8 12.5
2020 550 31.3 17.5 11.1
2021 620 33.3 18.6 n/a
2022 588 32.0 18.3 n/a
2023 641 34.5 18.5 13.4
2024 636 33.5 18.9 14.8

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 Gahanna East Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 36.0 17.4 0
1989 613 38.0 16.1 n/a
1990 576 37.0 15.5 n/a
1991 632 37.0 17.0 n/a
1992 684 38.0 18.0 3.4
1993 439 31.0 14.2 2.1
1994 499 36.7 13.6 1.4
1995 499 34.9 14.3 1.4
1996 499 34.9 14.3 1.4
1997 514 36.1 14.2 1.2
1998 523 40.3 13.0 0.8
1999 538 35.0 15.4 0.9
2000 539 37.1 14.5 1.3
2001 551 38.1 14.5 1.8
2002 573 35.8 16.0 2.7
2003 573 35.8 16.0 2.7
2004 551 40.8 13.5 4.7
2005 555 38.2 14.5 2.4
2006 511 37.6 13.6 4
2007 532 56.3 9.4 4.3
2008 530 34.6 15.3 n/a
2009 517 39.4 13.1 5.8
2010 500 38.0 13.1 11
2011 508 36.4 13.9 11.8
2012 551 35.7 15.4 14.5
2013 546 28.8 18.9 13.2
2014 567 33.8 16.7 13.6
2015 535 n/a n/a 13.1
2016 509 30.0 16.9 14.9
2017 496 31.5 15.7 14.3
2018 478 30.0 15.8 15.5
2019 521 29.1 17.8 12.5
2020 550 31.3 17.5 11.1
2021 620 33.3 18.6 n/a
2022 588 32.0 18.3 n/a
2023 641 34.5 18.5 13.4
2024 636 33.5 18.9 14.8

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 Gahanna East Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,197
2022 $11,051
2023 $11,464
2024 $11,985

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gahanna East Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 156th of 1048 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna East Middle School)77.674.5
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna-Jefferson City)72.665.1
 7.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna East Middle School)74.475.9
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna-Jefferson City)71.465.4
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna East Middle School)81.163.5
 17.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna-Jefferson City)76.959.5
 17.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna East Middle School)91.483.8
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna-Jefferson City)84.877.9
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Gahanna East Middle School)83.774.6
 9.1%
   8th Grade Science (Gahanna-Jefferson City)84.974.3
 10.6%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna East Middle School)67.570.2
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna-Jefferson City)71.864.9
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna East Middle School)86.274.1
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna-Jefferson City)77.770.5
 7.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Geometry (Gahanna East Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Gahanna-Jefferson City)62.747.6
 15.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Gahanna East Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Gahanna-Jefferson City)78.563.3
 15.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students521641
 23%
African American117127
 8.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1423
 64.3%
Hispanic2432
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White361443
 22.7%
Two or More Races314
 366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.5%13.4%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gahanna East Middle School

Students at Gahanna East Middle School are 70% White, 17% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Gahanna East Middle School usually go on to attend Lincoln High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 636 students attended Gahanna East Middle School.

Yes. Gahanna East Middle School ranks in the top 9.8% of Ohio middle schools.


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