Linden Stem Academy (K-6)

This school could do so much better than what they are doing, Leadership is the key however you really dont see to much of that. I agree with the parent that said dont live up to the stereotype, Cause when walking in you find everyone of them. South linden was a great area at one time with great schools. This school however needs alot of help. If you dont like working with parents and children maybe education is not your field, Find another job and let someone that has the passion have that job. That is starting from the principal on down to the teachers. These are our future leaders, stop treating thim like convicts.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted June 3, 2009

I am a student volunteer from Ohio Wesleyan University and I think that this is an amazing school for the limited resources they have. I think that the staff and teachers are wondeful and offer nothing but encourgement and bright futures for these young students.

Posted May 22, 2009

This is a horrible school. I used to go here when I was a child about 20 years ago and I can't believe how bad it's gotten. The staff members do not care about anything that's going on. They are not informative at all. They do not organize activities well, they do not send home paperwork to parents to let them know what days the schools will be closed, when upcoming activities will be; such as : picture day, field trips, assemblies.They need to get people in there who actually care about the future of our children.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted November 21, 2008

This school is really trying from what I see. They just have to get rid the staff members that really do not care about being there. If you dont like your job find a new one. You are working with kids and parents. And if a parent, grandparent, aunt uncle etc. walks in and hear you complainig about how bad you want to just run out the office and how you are so tierd that is not going to give a parent a good feeling about leaving there child there all day. Also working in the office you really need to have people skills, you have to know how to address the children and the parents. Rudeness will get you no where. I understand that this is a Columbus public school, but you dont have to live up to the sterotype.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted May 6, 2008

This school rocks. The staff is wonderful,caring and they know every student's name. They listen and if there is ever a problem with your child they call to let you know.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted June 11, 2007

I was really scared about sending my daughter to kindergarten but when I went to visit the school the hole staff made me and my daughter feel welcome. the principal is awesome, she really cares about the kids and there safety.The K. teachers are the best they take there time with the students and really put there all into what they are doing. I would not have my baby attend any other Columbus public school. Linden really feels like home for my daughter, and that is what you should always look for in a school. She has learned so much.
—Submitted by Joycelyn Walker, a parent

Posted January 29, 2007

Linden elementary has great leadership and teaching staff. They have excellent curriculum and resources. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students have the opportunity to learn an instrument. My children often rave about their 3rd and 4th grade science lessons. They have a state of the art facility and utilize it well. The children use every resource that was intended for them. The art lessons are very engaging and tied into their other classroom curriculum. The gifted and talent students receive extra attention and specialized lessons. There are many clubs for the children to participate in, drama, science, habitat, cooking, and many more. If they could change their classroom size to 20, more children would experience success academically and behaviorally.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted January 9, 2007

the staff at the school is pretty nice but the students behavior leaves little to be desired. I strongly regret ever enrolling my children in this school.
—Submitted by Tracey Burgett, 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.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

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.

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students	49%
Female	56%
Male	45%
Black, non-Hispanic	44%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Disabled	9%
Non-disabled	57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	n/a

Reading

All Students	52%
Female	63%
Male	45%
Black, non-Hispanic	49%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Disabled	36%
Non-disabled	56%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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.

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students	36%
Female	42%
Male	28%
Black, non-Hispanic	35%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Disabled	n/a
Non-disabled	36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	0%
Gifted	n/a

Reading

All Students	55%
Female	66%
Male	41%
Black, non-Hispanic	56%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Disabled	n/a
Non-disabled	54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	17%
Gifted	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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.

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students	26%
Female	33%
Male	21%
Black, non-Hispanic	25%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Disabled	10%
Non-disabled	29%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	n/a

Reading

All Students	48%
Female	56%
Male	41%
Black, non-Hispanic	47%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Disabled	50%
Non-disabled	47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	n/a

Science

All Students	28%
Female	30%
Male	27%
Black, non-Hispanic	29%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Disabled	30%
Non-disabled	28%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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.

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students	52%
Female	60%
Male	46%
Black, non-Hispanic	50%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Disabled	n/a
Non-disabled	56%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	n/a

Reading

All Students	60%
Female	68%
Male	55%
Black, non-Hispanic	60%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Disabled	n/a
Non-disabled	62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	n/a

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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.

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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

	Math	Reading
Grade 4	Above	Above
Grade 5	Met	Above
Grade 6	Met	Met

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.

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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.