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 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
322 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)37%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)53%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
17%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
65%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
42%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 27-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 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 Schools.
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