Southmoor Middle School serves 441 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
441 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)47%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
64%
17%
White
26%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Southmoor Middle School?
441 students attend Southmoor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Southmoor Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southmoor Middle School?
Southmoor Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southmoor Middle School offer ?
Southmoor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southmoor Middle School part of?
Southmoor Middle School is part of Columbus City School District.
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