Serving 378 students in grades 3-5, Columbus Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbus Intermediate School serves the northeast part of Bedford, OH, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbus Intermediate School's student population of 378 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring everyone, every day, to achieve excellence.
School Rankings
Columbus Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Intermediate School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2318 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
75%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Intermediate School's ranking?
Columbus Intermediate School is ranked #2318 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Columbus Intermediate School?
378 students attend Columbus Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Columbus Intermediate School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus Intermediate School?
Columbus Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbus Intermediate School offer ?
Columbus Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Intermediate School part of?
Columbus Intermediate School is part of Bedford City School District.
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