Gahanna West Middle School

Summary:

Gahanna West Middle School is a public middle school in Gahanna, Ohio, serving 607 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District, which is ranked 263 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gahanna West Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Algebra I, where 100% of students scored proficient or better on the end-of-course exam in 2023-2024, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school also ranks in the top 30% of Ohio middle schools for African American and Hispanic student performance, indicating strong outcomes for these subgroups. Additionally, the school's rankings for gifted and talented students, as well as students with disabilities, are in the top 25% of Ohio middle schools.

While Gahanna West Middle School's overall performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district average, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 5.2% in 2019-2020 to 19.0% in 2023-2024, higher than the district and state averages. Compared to nearby Gahanna East Middle School and Gahanna South Middle School, Gahanna West Middle School stands out for its stronger performance for African American and Hispanic students, despite having a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 350 N Stygler Rd
       Gahanna, OH  43230-2438


(614) 478-5570

District: Gahanna-Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Gahanna West Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln High School

Feeder schools for Gahanna West Middle School:

Elementary:    Chapelfield Elementary School
    Goshen Lane Elementary School
    Royal Manor Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.3%
African American:
34.8%
Asian:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.7% Help


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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:

Gahanna West Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gahanna West Middle School 476th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Gahanna West Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 West Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.88 147th 400 63.3%
2005 65.91 249th 692 64.0%
2006 72.35 209th 732 71.4%
2007 68.48 297th 837 64.5%
2008 61.97 397th 835 52.5%
2009 67.45 347th 858 59.6%
2010 64.73 422nd 895 52.8%
2011 56.76 555th 925 40.0%
2012 62.57 504th 989 49.0%
2013 66.18 454th 1001 54.6%
2014 69.36 365th 1008 63.8%
2015 72.95 272nd 1035 73.7%
2016 79.12 182nd 1050 82.7%
2017 84.08 120th 1038 88.4%
2018 79.23 181st 1010 82.1%
2019 78.91 200th 1050 81.0%
2021 63.91 410th 1037 60.5%
2022 70.59 312th 1017 69.3%
2023 70.75 309th 1048 70.5%
2024 59.44 476th 1046 54.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.23 37th 205 82.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.21 31st 107 71.0%
2019 64.52 38th 127 70.1%
2021 57.97 42nd 134 68.7%
2022 75.25 15th 110 86.4%
2023 62.84 28th 113 75.2%
2024 52.56 44th 123 64.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.93 180th 590 69.5%
2024 46.24 244th 563 56.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.15 112th 924 87.9%
2019 79.10 134th 945 85.8%
2021 63.95 305th 923 67.0%
2022 70.52 223rd 947 76.5%
2023 69.26 257th 974 73.6%
2024 52.48 488th 989 50.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.59 163rd 897 81.8%
2019 81.89 144th 917 84.3%
2021 56.83 438th 910 51.9%
2022 66.54 320th 925 65.4%
2023 68.65 304th 943 67.8%
2024 55.41 463rd 942 50.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.81 154th 643 76.0%
2019 72.56 83rd 658 87.4%
2022 63.08 115th 565 79.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.36 260th 521 50.1%
2021 76.79 9th 274 96.7%
2023 69.36 36th 173 79.2%
2024 72.19 24th 196 87.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.14 182nd 916 80.1%
2019 75.11 225th 933 75.9%
2021 62.34 349th 924 62.2%
2022 68.27 285th 946 69.9%
2023 68.23 303rd 963 68.5%
2024 56.03 458th 958 52.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.24 29th 66 56.1%
2021 35.69 50th 69 27.5%
2022 61.45 35th 67 47.8%
2023 67.62 31st 67 53.7%
2024 47.28 44th 76 42.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.10 21st 384 94.5%
2019 92.21 17th 405 95.8%
2021 86.52 30th 385 92.2%
2022 86.11 35th 413 91.5%
2023 89.08 29th 436 93.3%
2024 76.30 61st 429 85.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.28 12th 192 93.8%
2019 87.75 16th 222 92.8%
2021 66.10 67th 228 70.6%
2022 72.94 61st 247 75.3%
2023 65.31 75th 249 69.9%
2024 71.28 59th 239 75.3%
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Rank History for White students at Gahanna West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.96 105th 781 86.6%
2019 81.91 110th 796 86.2%
2021 59.28 328th 781 58.0%
2022 71.05 216th 809 73.3%
2023 66.10 276th 805 65.7%
2024 54.43 382nd 795 51.9%
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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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Open Quote The school seems to be marginally interested in scientific achievement, steadily lowering expectations with regards to student's preparedness for a higher education or employment requirements in a globalized, technology driven, competitive job market.

With dwindling capabilities and support for gifted education, constantly placing the blame on the lack of funding or outside factors and regularly raising the residents burden via property tax levies, there is no vision and no interest to explore other avenues to increase student's interest and participation in academic research and competitions.

Unable to think outside the box, the school staff is rarely willing or capable to offer alternatives or even consider outside ideas, always blaming state laws or regulations for their inability to act. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gahanna West Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 502 40 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1989 565 43 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1990 592 55 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1991 623 69 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 703
1992 669 70 8 4 4 n/a n/a 0 755
1993 520 62 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1994 512 58 13 5 2 n/a n/a 0 590
1995 490 54 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 566
1996 490 54 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 566
1997 516 61 11 5 2 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 533 59 12 4 3 n/a n/a 0 611
1999 489 54 8 3 4 n/a n/a 0 558
2000 472 67 12 5 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2001 456 78 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2002 447 96 11 6 0 n/a n/a 18 578
2003 447 96 11 6 0 n/a n/a 18 578
2004 478 93 12 11 0 n/a n/a 20 614
2005 478 109 10 14 1 n/a n/a 25 637
2006 481 93 9 10 0 n/a n/a 29 622
2007 460 113 5 11 0 n/a n/a 35 624
2008 426 116 11 12 1 n/a n/a 28 594
2009 400 126 12 15 1 n/a n/a 34 588
2010 396 130 16 18 1 n/a n/a 47 608
2011 389 132 16 22 1 0 47 0 607
2012 395 152 22 28 2 0 43 0 642
2013 369 155 27 29 4 0 47 0 631
2014 391 130 21 31 5 0 43 0 621
2015 362 135 16 37 3 0 39 0 592
2016 361 138 8 39 1 0 39 0 586
2017 329 151 18 41 2 0 50 0 591
2018 339 173 26 47 2 0 49 0 636
2019 324 212 40 48 8 1 7 0 640
2020 302 216 49 48 9 1 8 0 633
2021 298 221 47 40 5 1 12 0 624
2022 294 209 44 48 3 1 14 0 613
2023 287 211 46 41 1 1 20 0 607

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 West Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 35.0 15.7 0
1989 620 36.0 17.2 n/a
1990 653 40.0 16.3 n/a
1991 703 41.8 16.8 n/a
1992 755 45.9 16.4 6.8
1993 593 39.0 15.2 8.3
1994 590 43.2 13.7 9.5
1995 566 40.1 14.1 8
1996 566 40.1 14.1 8
1997 595 42.3 14.1 8.1
1998 611 43.0 14.2 7.5
1999 558 42.9 13.0 13.4
2000 558 42.0 13.3 14
2001 545 43.0 12.7 13.6
2002 578 42.5 13.6 19.8
2003 578 42.5 13.6 19.8
2004 614 50.8 12.1 23.6
2005 637 47.4 13.4 27.6
2006 622 44.7 13.9 28
2007 624 60.8 10.3 34.1
2008 594 39.8 14.9 n/a
2009 588 40.9 14.4 37.9
2010 608 43.9 13.8 45.1
2011 607 39.4 15.3 47.6
2012 642 37.6 17.0 47
2013 631 36.9 17.0 48
2014 621 37.7 16.4 46.9
2015 592 n/a n/a 47.6
2016 586 38.0 15.4 40.4
2017 591 38.2 15.4 39.8
2018 636 35.6 17.8 42
2019 640 35.4 18.0 41.1
2020 633 34.1 18.5 42
2021 624 37.2 16.7 n/a
2022 613 36.3 16.8 n/a
2023 607 35.8 16.9 38.7

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 West Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 35.0 15.7 0
1989 620 36.0 17.2 n/a
1990 653 40.0 16.3 n/a
1991 703 41.8 16.8 n/a
1992 755 45.9 16.4 6.8
1993 593 39.0 15.2 8.3
1994 590 43.2 13.7 9.5
1995 566 40.1 14.1 8
1996 566 40.1 14.1 8
1997 595 42.3 14.1 8.1
1998 611 43.0 14.2 7.5
1999 558 42.9 13.0 13.4
2000 558 42.0 13.3 14
2001 545 43.0 12.7 13.6
2002 578 42.5 13.6 19.8
2003 578 42.5 13.6 19.8
2004 614 50.8 12.1 23.6
2005 637 47.4 13.4 27.6
2006 622 44.7 13.9 28
2007 624 60.8 10.3 34.1
2008 594 39.8 14.9 n/a
2009 588 40.9 14.4 37.9
2010 608 43.9 13.8 45.1
2011 607 39.4 15.3 47.6
2012 642 37.6 17.0 47
2013 631 36.9 17.0 48
2014 621 37.7 16.4 46.9
2015 592 n/a n/a 47.6
2016 586 38.0 15.4 40.4
2017 591 38.2 15.4 39.8
2018 636 35.6 17.8 42
2019 640 35.4 18.0 41.1
2020 633 34.1 18.5 42
2021 624 37.2 16.7 n/a
2022 613 36.3 16.8 n/a
2023 607 35.8 16.9 38.7

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 West Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,865
2022 $12,037
2023 $12,708

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gahanna West Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 200th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 309th of 1048 Middle schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna West Middle School)71.152.1
 19%
   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 West Middle School)65.258.4
 6.8%
   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 West Middle School)71.956.4
 15.5%
   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 West Middle School)81.877.6
 4.2%
   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 West Middle School)84.474.2
 10.2%
   8th Grade Science (Gahanna-Jefferson City)84.974.3
 10.6%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna West Middle School)76.257.8
 18.4%
   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 West Middle School)73.671.2
 2.4%
   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 West 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 West Middle School)10096.4
 3.6%
   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 Students640607
 5.2%
African American212211
 0.5%
American Indian81
 87.5%
Asian4046
 15%
Hispanic4841
 14.6%
Pacific Islander11
White324287
 11.4%
Two or More Races720
 185.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%38.7%
 2.4%


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Students at Gahanna West Middle School are 47% White, 35% African American, 8% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Gahanna West Middle School ranks 476th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Gahanna West Middle School.

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


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