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Finland Middle School

Public | 7-9 | 614 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 4, 2012

Really love this school, teachers are really nice, so our principles i wish my older 2 went here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 24, 2009

Great school! Friendly and caring staff! I've had some of my favorite teachers here! Such a great place to be!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 24, 2009

Finland Middle School is so welcoming and is a great school!!! So many people say that it is not a quality school, but I don't know why they say that! It is a great school! The education is great and it is a pleasure for me to attend here! I enjoy the friendly staff! Most all of my teachers were excellent and challenged me as they should. Mrs. Diehl and Mrs. Wissman, to name a few, were excellent teachers! I truely enjoyed having them!!! I truly enjoy going to this school! All the staff puts forth 110% effort, and I truly appreciate it!!! Go Finland! A+++! -Alex
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 16, 2009

I love attending Finland Middle School. The teachers there are great and the students treat you like brothers and sisters. The staff there at finland are caring and gives 100% effort. My pre-algebra teacher (Mrs. Dodson) is probably the best teacher I have ever had. She makes math fun and I accually look forward to going to her class. So to sum it up, Finland is just a fun place to be with education included.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 29, 2007

This way by far one of the best schools ive been to. The teachers are nice, caring, and hard working. Even with the disruptive students the teachers never lose their cool. Even though people think that finland is such a bad school, its really not. -Erica Woodring
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 26, 2007

I really just love my child attending this school. My daughter was on the basketball team..And the track. The coaches were very nice and helpful. Their principals are omg the best principals ever..They make friendz with all the students the best that they can.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2007

I love my child attending Finland Middle school. I just ♥ the teachers and the principal and the assistant are very helpful! The students here get along GREAT and the sports here are AWESOME! The school has come a LONG way. I even went there my-self! My daughter is a proud student on the girl's basketball team and is currently interested in track! Teachers here are here for them more than to just teach, but they can talk to them about their problems too! I ♥ FMS!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 2, 2006

Everyone thinks that Finland is such a horrible school but it really isn't. I attended Finland Middle School and both of my brothers did as well. I have had some of the best teachers there that I have had in any of my schools. I attended Franklin Heights and now I attend Grove City and I have not had a better English Teacher. The teachers are very genuine and kind and want the very best for their students. I am sick and Tired of people saying that the teachers are out to get the kids. Perhaps the parents should look at their kids, and maybe make them behave in class. The teachers aren't against certain kids, they expect them all to follow the same rules. Students should never be disrespectful to the teachers and parents should realize that teaching is not an easy job!
—Submitted by Amanda, a former student


Posted June 2, 2005

Finland Middle School is a high educational school. The children and staff show tremendous pride and are proud to say they attend Finland. The building is in great condition and the staff is very polite and helpful.
—Submitted by Beth Baeza, a former student


Posted February 9, 2005

Horrible! Some nice teachers but mostly mean staff ecpecially the principal. And the building is old and falling apart. Worst school I've ever been to!
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

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65%

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57%

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62%

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52%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female69%
Male60%
Black, non-Hispanic55%
Asian or Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic57%
Multiracial73%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Disabled26%
Non-disabled72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)50%
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students61%
Female67%
Male55%
Black, non-Hispanic52%
Asian or Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic57%
Multiracial80%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Disabled22%
Non-disabled68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)40%
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female71%
Male61%
Black, non-Hispanic36%
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial60%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Disabled27%
Non-disabled74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)56%
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students76%
Female88%
Male65%
Black, non-Hispanic66%
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial80%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabled38%
Non-disabled84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)69%
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students53%
Female57%
Male49%
Black, non-Hispanic34%
Asian or Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic43%
Multiracial47%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Disabled20%
Non-disabled60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)31%
Gifted88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Below Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 7BelowBelow
Grade 8AboveAbove

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
86 (2011)
 
80 (2010)
 
80 (2009)
 
81 (2008)

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60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 76%
Black 22% 16%
Hispanic 6% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 40%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 15%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 92%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 64%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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1825 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: (614) 801-3600

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