Northgate Intermediate serves 303 students in grades 4-5.
Northgate Intermediate placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northgate Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Northgate Intermediate's student population of 303 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
303 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Northgate Intermediate is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Northgate Intermediate is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2336 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
22%
6%

Black
58%
17%

White
10%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northgate Intermediate's ranking?
Northgate Intermediate is ranked #2336 out of 3,137 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Northgate Intermediate?
303 students attend Northgate Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northgate Intermediate students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northgate Intermediate?
Northgate Intermediate has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northgate Intermediate offer ?
Northgate Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Northgate Intermediate part of?
Northgate Intermediate is part of Columbus City School District.
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