Starling Middle School (Closed 2014)

120 South Central Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Starling Middle School serves 322 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(12-13)
37%
76%
(12-13)
53%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
26%
17%
White
62%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Starling Middle School?
322 students attend Starling Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Starling Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starling Middle School?
Starling Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Starling Middle School offer ?
Starling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Starling Middle School part of?
Starling Middle School is part of Columbus City School District.

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