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Columbus City Schools City School District

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270 E State St
Columbus, OH 43215
Franklin County
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PH: (614) 365-5000
FAX: (614) 365-5689

Grades PK-12 & ungraded
58,388 students
131 schools

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Performance Index

82 (2008)

81 (2007)

79 (2006)

74 (2005)

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Performance Index

Ohio uses the Performance Index (PI) to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year.
The PI scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student.
The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

OAT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

63% (2008)

63% (2007)

52% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

62% (2008)

72% (2007)

53% (2006)

48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

64% (2008)

61% (2007)

56% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Writing

74% (2008)

75% (2007)

77% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2008.

Math

62% (2008)

62% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

55% (2008)

64% (2007)

53% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Social Studies

44% (2008)

31% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2008.

Science

46% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

45% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

59% (2008)

53% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)

50% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

58% (2008)

57% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Writing

74% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

45% (2008)

50% (2007)

41% (2006)

32% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

62% (2008)

64% (2007)

56% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Social Studies

29% (2008)

24% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 54% in 2008.

Science

36% (2008)

34% (2007)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)

51% (2007)

43% (2006)

33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, in grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and social studies.
The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

OAT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	67%
Male	59%
Black	58%
Asian or Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	52%
Multiracial	74%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	50%
White	73%
Disadvantaged	63%
Non-disadvantaged	62%
Disabled	47%
Non-disabled	65%
LEP	50%
Gifted	88%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	61%
Male	64%
Black	55%
Asian or Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	53%
Multiracial	75%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	60%
White	76%
Disadvantaged	62%
Non-disadvantaged	67%
Disabled	49%
Non-disabled	64%
LEP	51%
Gifted	89%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	67%
Male	62%
Black	60%
Asian or Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	59%
Multiracial	71%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	73%
White	71%
Disadvantaged	64%
Non-disadvantaged	62%
Disabled	50%
Non-disabled	67%
LEP	57%
Gifted	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
Black	72%
Asian or Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	69%
Multiracial	71%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	64%
White	77%
Disadvantaged	74%
Non-disadvantaged	79%
Disabled	50%
Non-disabled	78%
LEP	65%
Gifted	94%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	60%
Black	57%
Asian or Pacific Islander	84%
Hispanic	59%
Multiracial	70%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	64%
White	69%
Disadvantaged	62%
Non-disadvantaged	59%
Disabled	46%
Non-disabled	64%
LEP	55%
Gifted	89%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	58%
Male	52%
Black	48%
Asian or Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	48%
Multiracial	64%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	46%
White	69%
Disadvantaged	55%
Non-disadvantaged	75%
Disabled	40%
Non-disabled	58%
LEP	44%
Gifted	79%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	44%
Female	44%
Male	44%
Black	37%
Asian or Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	39%
Multiracial	59%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	46%
White	57%
Disadvantaged	44%
Non-disadvantaged	50%
Disabled	35%
Non-disabled	45%
LEP	34%
Gifted	69%

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	45%
Male	46%
Black	38%
Asian or Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	42%
Multiracial	59%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	64%
White	60%
Disadvantaged	46%
Non-disadvantaged	69%
Disabled	39%
Non-disabled	47%
LEP	38%
Gifted	72%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	52%
Male	48%
Black	43%
Asian or Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	48%
Multiracial	62%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	73%
White	62%
Disadvantaged	50%
Non-disadvantaged	58%
Disabled	36%
Non-disabled	53%
LEP	44%
Gifted	75%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	66%
Male	52%
Black	56%
Asian or Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	56%
Multiracial	61%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White	66%
Disadvantaged	59%
Non-disadvantaged	70%
Disabled	41%
Non-disabled	62%
LEP	45%
Gifted	83%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	59%
Male	55%
Black	52%
Asian or Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	52%
Multiracial	65%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White	68%
Disadvantaged	57%
Non-disadvantaged	67%
Disabled	41%
Non-disabled	60%
LEP	42%
Gifted	79%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	52%
Black	54%
Asian or Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	51%
Multiracial	64%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	64%
White	67%
Disadvantaged	58%
Non-disadvantaged	41%
Disabled	37%
Non-disabled	62%
LEP	36%
Gifted	77%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	81%
Male	67%
Black	72%
Asian or Pacific Islander	85%
Hispanic	71%
Multiracial	77%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	79%
White	78%
Disadvantaged	74%
Non-disadvantaged	73%
Disabled	50%
Non-disabled	78%
LEP	62%
Gifted	89%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	44%
Male	45%
Black	38%
Asian or Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	47%
Multiracial	50%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	57%
White	58%
Disadvantaged	45%
Non-disadvantaged	36%
Disabled	32%
Non-disabled	47%
LEP	31%
Gifted	67%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	58%
Black	58%
Asian or Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	54%
Multiracial	71%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White	73%
Disadvantaged	62%
Non-disadvantaged	78%
Disabled	45%
Non-disabled	65%
LEP	39%
Gifted	80%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	29%
Female	26%
Male	32%
Black	23%
Asian or Pacific Islander	49%
Hispanic	24%
Multiracial	32%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White	41%
Disadvantaged	29%
Non-disadvantaged	22%
Disabled	32%
Non-disabled	28%
LEP	20%
Gifted	47%

Science	This District
All Students	36%
Female	33%
Male	39%
Black	29%
Asian or Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	28%
Multiracial	50%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White	52%
Disadvantaged	36%
Non-disadvantaged	44%
Disabled	38%
Non-disabled	36%
LEP	20%
Gifted	55%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	52%
Male	54%
Black	47%
Asian or Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	54%
Multiracial	55%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White	66%
Disadvantaged	53%
Non-disadvantaged	59%
Disabled	40%
Non-disabled	55%
LEP	38%
Gifted	73%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, in grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and social studies.
The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

OGT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

83% (2008)

85% (2007)

85% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Social Studies

76% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science

55% (2008)

55% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2008.

Writing

83% (2008)

85% (2007)

84% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

71% (2007)

72% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

OGT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	81%
Black	82%
Asian or Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	71%
Multiracial	87%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Disadvantaged	83%
Non-disadvantaged	90%
Disabled	63%
Non-disabled	87%
LEP	55%
Gifted	94%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	75%
Black	72%
Asian or Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	69%
Multiracial	74%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Disadvantaged	76%
Non-disadvantaged	79%
Disabled	57%
Non-disabled	78%
LEP	61%
Gifted	88%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	53%
Male	58%
Black	48%
Asian or Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	44%
Multiracial	74%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White	75%
Disadvantaged	55%
Non-disadvantaged	63%
Disabled	49%
Non-disabled	56%
LEP	25%
Gifted	73%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
Black	81%
Asian or Pacific Islander	92%
Hispanic	70%
Multiracial	87%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White	89%
Disadvantaged	83%
Non-disadvantaged	90%
Disabled	62%
Non-disabled	86%
LEP	51%
Gifted	95%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	67%
Male	72%
Black	63%
Asian or Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	63%
Multiracial	78%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White	84%
Disadvantaged	69%
Non-disadvantaged	79%
Disabled	53%
Non-disabled	72%
LEP	40%
Gifted	85%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Fully certified	98%	98%
Temporary teaching certificate	0%	n/a

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Bachelor's degree or higher	100%	99%
Master's degree or higher	59%	59%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per teacher	18	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	62%	15%
White	27%	78%
Hispanic	6%	3%
Multiracial	3%	3%
Asian or Pacific Islander	2%	1%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged students	98%	36%
Students with disabilities	16%	14%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	94%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,215	$8,487

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	55%	59%
Support services	18%	10%
Administration	12%	13%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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