Serving 453 students in grades 4-8, Larson Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Larson Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Columbus, OH, covering approximately 1.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Larson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Larson Middle School's student population of 453 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Motto
A SMALL PLACE TO DREAM BIG.
School Rankings
Larson Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Larson Middle School is 0.19, 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
#152 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larson Middle School's ranking?
Larson Middle School is ranked #152 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Larson Middle School often compared to?
Larson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Larson Middle School?
453 students attend Larson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Larson Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Larson Middle School?
Larson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Larson Middle School offer ?
Larson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Larson Middle School part of?
Larson Middle School is part of Grandview Heights Schools.
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