Gahanna West Middle School
Gahanna West Middle School serves 636 students in grades 6-8.
Gahanna West Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Gahanna West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gahanna West Middle School's student population of 636 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Gahanna West Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gahanna West Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 3233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%

Hispanic
8%
6%

Black
27%
17%

White
53%
70%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
School Reviews
2 5/17/2016
It would be extremely difficult to find anything to justify the stated mission of educating "every student for maximum academic and personal growth" in this school's achievements. There is no interest or incentive for STEM-oriented activities and enrichment programs. The academic clubs or contests are nonexistent. There is no comprehension with regards to diversity or thinking outside the box.
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