Test Scores for Columbus City School District

Columbus City School District

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OGT Results
OGT Results By Subgroup
Performance Index
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270 East State St
Columbus, OH 43215
Franklin County
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PH: (614) 365-5000
FAX: (614) 365-5689

Grades PK-12
51,134 students
113 schools

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OAT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

61% (2011)

59% (2010)

60% (2009)

63% (2008)

63% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Math

61% (2011)

55% (2010)

66% (2009)

62% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

66% (2011)

63% (2010)

67% (2009)

64% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

59% (2011)

58% (2010)

63% (2009)

62% (2008)

62% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

55% (2011)

54% (2010)

53% (2009)

55% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

Science

44% (2011)

48% (2010)

48% (2009)

46% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

Math

44% (2011)

47% (2010)

44% (2009)

50% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

69% (2011)

62% (2010)

59% (2009)

59% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Math

58% (2011)

55% (2010)

54% (2009)

57% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

55% (2011)

57% (2010)

50% (2009)

58% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

Math

51% (2011)

46% (2010)

48% (2009)

45% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

69% (2011)

59% (2010)

49% (2009)

62% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Science

39% (2011)

34% (2010)

36% (2009)

36% (2008)

34% (2007)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

Math

48% (2011)

44% (2010)

42% (2009)

53% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

OAT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	57%
Black, non-Hispanic	54%
Asian or Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	61%
Multiracial	68%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Disabled	32%
Non-disabled	66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	52%
Gifted	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	61%
Black, non-Hispanic	52%
Asian or Pacific Islander	82%
Hispanic	62%
Multiracial	72%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Disabled	36%
Non-disabled	66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	57%
Gifted	>95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	62%
Black, non-Hispanic	61%
Asian or Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	66%
Multiracial	74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	55%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Disabled	35%
Non-disabled	73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	59%
Gifted	93%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	62%
Male	57%
Black, non-Hispanic	52%
Asian or Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	54%
Multiracial	71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	46%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Disabled	28%
Non-disabled	66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	46%
Gifted	92%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	59%
Male	50%
Black, non-Hispanic	48%
Asian or Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	57%
Multiracial	65%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Disabled	29%
Non-disabled	60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	46%
Gifted	89%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	45%
Male	44%
Black, non-Hispanic	35%
Asian or Pacific Islander	51%
Hispanic	46%
Multiracial	54%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Disabled	21%
Non-disabled	49%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	32%
Gifted	85%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	46%
Male	42%
Black, non-Hispanic	34%
Asian or Pacific Islander	57%
Hispanic	49%
Multiracial	55%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Disabled	20%
Non-disabled	49%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	40%
Gifted	84%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	75%
Male	63%
Black, non-Hispanic	66%
Asian or Pacific Islander	84%
Hispanic	68%
Multiracial	77%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Disabled	32%
Non-disabled	77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	65%
Gifted	91%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	60%
Male	56%
Black, non-Hispanic	53%
Asian or Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	56%
Multiracial	74%
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Disabled	21%
Non-disabled	67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	50%
Gifted	87%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	60%
Male	49%
Black, non-Hispanic	51%
Asian or Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	54%
Multiracial	57%
American Indian or Alaska Native	70%
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Disabled	20%
Non-disabled	62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	47%
Gifted	86%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	50%
Black, non-Hispanic	47%
Asian or Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	52%
Multiracial	58%
American Indian or Alaska Native	40%
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Disabled	18%
Non-disabled	58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	45%
Gifted	83%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	74%
Male	64%
Black, non-Hispanic	66%
Asian or Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	69%
Multiracial	74%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Disabled	34%
Non-disabled	76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	53%
Gifted	89%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	39%
Male	38%
Black, non-Hispanic	33%
Asian or Pacific Islander	55%
Hispanic	43%
Multiracial	52%
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Disabled	18%
Non-disabled	43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	27%
Gifted	69%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	47%
Black, non-Hispanic	41%
Asian or Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	54%
Multiracial	55%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Disabled	20%
Non-disabled	53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	39%
Gifted	76%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

OGT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

78% (2011)

76% (2010)

77% (2009)

83% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

Social Studies

69% (2011)

72% (2010)

72% (2009)

76% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

Science

54% (2011)

54% (2010)

55% (2009)

55% (2008)

55% (2007)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

Writing

82% (2011)

80% (2010)

85% (2009)

83% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

69% (2011)

69% (2010)

68% (2009)

69% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

OGT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	74%
Black, non-Hispanic	75%
Asian or Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	77%
Multiracial	87%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Disabled	47%
Non-disabled	84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	62%
Gifted	91%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	69%
Black, non-Hispanic	64%
Asian or Pacific Islander	85%
Hispanic	76%
Multiracial	76%
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Disabled	35%
Non-disabled	75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	62%
Gifted	84%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	53%
Black, non-Hispanic	47%
Asian or Pacific Islander	78%
Hispanic	57%
Multiracial	70%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Disabled	26%
Non-disabled	60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	43%
Gifted	75%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	76%
Black, non-Hispanic	80%
Asian or Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	83%
Multiracial	93%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Disabled	42%
Non-disabled	89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	70%
Gifted	94%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	68%
Black, non-Hispanic	64%
Asian or Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	77%
Multiracial	70%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Disabled	30%
Non-disabled	76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	62%
Gifted	86%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

Performance Index

82 (2011)

80 (2010)

80 (2009)

82 (2008)

81 (2007)

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Performance Index

Ohio uses the Performance Index (PI) to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year.
The PI scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student.
The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: ¹OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Fully certified¹	98%	98%
Temporary teaching certificate¹	0%	n/a

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: ¹OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Bachelor's degree or higher¹	100%	99%
Master's degree or higher¹	59%	59%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	18	18

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	61%	16%
White, not Hispanic	28%	76%
Hispanic	6%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	2%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: ¹OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged students¹	98%	36%
Students with disabilities¹	16%	14%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: ¹OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate¹	94%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.