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Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Charter | K-8 | 267 students

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Posted October 5, 2011

I love NPFA! I have 3 children enrolled at this school and this is our fifth year. The teachers, fitness instructors, office staff and principal go above and beyond for these students and the school gets better and better every year. I would encourage parents to attend PTO meetings and field trips for invaluable experiences for and with the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2009

This is my children's 3rd year at NPFA and I love this school. It gave a nice alternative from general Columbus public and they are excelling beyond their grade. They are active in academic and fitness competitions and in the gifted and talented program. With such small class sizes, it is much easier for the (well-trained) teachers to provide the necessary one-on-one that all of the students need.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2007

Very good K-3rd grade teachers! My children are right where they are supposed to be, some are ahead.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2006

I think charters schools are great I chose a really good one I was not impressed with Columbus Public at all my kids were not up to level until they were enrolled in N.P.F.A. We have been with this school for 2 years now.
—Submitted by stacy jeter, a parent


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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 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
65%
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 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
24%

2007

 
 
30%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
20%
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 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
6%

2007

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
19%

2007

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
6%

2007

 
 
33%
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 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
72%
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 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
71%
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

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
19%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
13%

2007

 
 
n/a
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 Students85%
Female78%
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanic79%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-disabled85%

Reading

All Students77%
Female67%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-disabled77%
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 Students57%
Female42%
Male73%
Black, non-Hispanic53%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled52%

Reading

All Students61%
Female42%
Male82%
Black, non-Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled57%
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 Students67%
Female46%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled57%

Reading

All Students94%
Female91%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic92%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled93%

Science

All Students83%
Female82%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic92%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled79%
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 Students52%
Female67%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled50%

Reading

All Students67%
Female75%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled63%
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 Students39%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students39%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
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 Students36%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Science

All Students64%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
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 "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4BelowMet
Grade 5MetMet
Grade 6MetMet
Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8MetMet

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)
 
84 (2010)
 
76 (2009)
 
71 (2008)

0
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
Black 86% 16%
White 12% 76%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 68%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 26%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 95%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 5%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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1875 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 318-0600

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