Gahanna East Middle School
Tel:
(614)478-5550
- Gahanna East Middle School serves 496 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Gahanna East Middle School's student population of 496 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 496 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gahanna East Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gahanna East Middle School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | #789 out of 3,224 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 5% |
| Black | 15% | 16% |
| White | 72% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gahanna-Jefferson City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gahanna East Middle School is Lincoln High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gahanna West Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is High Point Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus High Point Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 496 students
0.3 miles
700 Venetian Way
Columbus, OH 43230
(614)478-5545 0.3 K-5 496 - Columbus Lincoln High School Grades: 9-12 | 2294 students
1.1 miles
140 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614)478-5500 1.1 9-12 2294 - Columbus Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 421 students
1.3 miles
515 Havens Corners Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614)478-5555 1.3 K-5 421 - Columbus Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 516 students
1.4 miles
136 Carpenter Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614)478-5560 1.4 K-5 516 - Columbus Chapelfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 509 students
1.6 miles
280 Chapelfield Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614)478-5575 1.6 PK-5 509
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