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Medina Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 490 students

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2 stars

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Posted April 18, 2013

This school is trashy. has roaches. Your kids do not learn anything when they go there. Theres not enough books to go around for a assignment. Teachers are unpresfessional


Posted August 21, 2012

This school is okay... I'm going there tomorrow and I just don't like most of the teachers. And the art teacher is outrageous. Reason why is because she threw a chair at me and left a bruise!


Posted April 28, 2010

They have uncertified teachers at this school! WHta is a long term sub???
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2009

School hasn't changed, still horrible conditions and won't change until they get new administration in the building. The principal needs to be replaced...period!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2009

Medina is one of the best middle schools in columbus, i said my daughter to the school last year and she has become very smart since she started the school.I really, really like medina.I say hi, and good job to all the stuffs in the school. I recommend this review to all parent whose child(ren) attend medina.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2008

I would like the thank all of you that have taken the time to write reviews of our school. I am a teacher and I thank you for noticing the hard work we do and that we really do care about your kids. We know there is room for improvement and you support and advice will help guide us down the right path to a successful future.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 8, 2008

I sent my daughter to this school for a week. I will say that this school has racial problems as well as there is no control over the students from the principal. Most of the teachers are really caring and want to go the extra mile for the students, However with no control and no disipline from the principal of this school, the students as well as the parents do what evr they want when they want.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2006

Medina is a great place to learn and and it is safe to learn. The teachers are nice the work is easy to understand and it is just a great place to be.The students should be in dress code at all times and should be diciplined at all times and should be college bound at all times. Go mustangs!
—Submitted by carissa collins, a student


Posted February 24, 2006

Living in this area growing-up 15 years ago and my brother living in close reference to this school currently. I speak with knowledge of this school being a C- rated school as a overall preformance. I would say that the teachers care about the childs education but not enough to get really involved. The music programs in ths school is about a B+, the art programs a B and the sports programs are about a B-. I hope this helps someone out while deciding on a place to reside.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 30, 2003

Medina is the best middle school in Columbus Ohio. I was the helper of a peak techer named Mr Mitchell and he is very, very, very nice to me. But now I moved to Springfiel IL, and wanted to admire him for his great work!
—Submitted by Kim Pham, a former 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.

About these ratings

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 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
42%
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

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
50%
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

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
36%

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

All Students39%
Female39%
Male38%
Black, non-Hispanic34%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled24%
Non-disabled41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)25%
Gifted77%

Reading

All Students62%
Female73%
Male52%
Black, non-Hispanic52%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled29%
Non-disabled68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)50%
Gifted71%
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%
Female40%
Male32%
Black, non-Hispanic39%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled0%
Non-disabled45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)29%
Gifted48%

Reading

All Students49%
Female59%
Male39%
Black, non-Hispanic45%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled8%
Non-disabled59%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)50%
Gifted82%
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 Students35%
Female31%
Male38%
Black, non-Hispanic30%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Disabled7%
Non-disabled41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)62%
Gifted68%

Reading

All Students63%
Female66%
Male61%
Black, non-Hispanic63%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Disabled18%
Non-disabled73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)85%
Gifted80%

Science

All Students27%
Female21%
Male31%
Black, non-Hispanic23%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Disabled11%
Non-disabled31%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)39%
Gifted64%
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 6BelowBelow
Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8MetAbove

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

 
72 (2011)
 
63 (2010)
 
62 (2009)
 
72 (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 81% 16%
White 15% 76%
Hispanic 4% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 99%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 17%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/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 59%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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1425 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
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Phone: (614) 365-6050

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