Graham Elementary and Middle School, formerly Graham Expeditionary Middle School and Graham Primary School, is a public K-8 charter school in Columbus, Ohio, United States. It was originally the Indianola Junior High School, the first junior high school in the United States.
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Graham Elementary And Middle 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 11% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Graham Elementary And Middle School's student population of 310 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
22 teachers
Showing 2013–2024. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Graham Elementary And Middle 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 Graham Elementary And Middle School is 0.55, which is more 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
#2926 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-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 Graham Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
Graham Elementary And Middle School is ranked #2926 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Graham Elementary And Middle School often compared to?
Graham Elementary And Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone Academy Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Graham Elementary And Middle School?
310 students attend Graham Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Graham Elementary And Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Graham Elementary And Middle School offer ?
Graham Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graham Elementary And Middle School part of?
Graham Elementary And Middle School is part of Graham Elementary And Middle School District.
In what neighborhood is Graham Elementary And Middle School located?
Graham Elementary And Middle School is located in the University District neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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