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Oakstone Community School

Charter | K-12 | 229 students

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Posted August 17, 2012

Supporting what I've written previously, especially to parent/s who've had a bad experience with the staff @ Oakstone Academy, how did you handle the situation? I'm sorry that you've had such a bad experince, because they are really good and I wish & pray that things have/should change for you & your child to have a positive experience like us @ this school.I'm glad because they have high school now, & my son will be there unless we move out of the state/country.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2009

Oakstone has the best intentions for the students with autism, autism-related diagnois and the peers. I know the majority of the teachers give their 110%, are fully dedicated and commited to serving the children in order to push them to their fulliest potiential. I personally love the Oakstone program and would reccommend it to every family that wants their child to have more a individualized and specialized education...which is hard to find these days.


Posted July 21, 2009

Oakstone has been amazing for both my autistic & typical children. My autistic son could have transferred to public school from his last, more intensive school prior to Oakstone, but I believe Oakstone was a good next step. They have a standard curriculum that you would find at any public school, yet have the capacity to work w/behavioral issues in a more sensitive & compassionate way. Though, for serious behavior issues, they could do more, easily, & don't. Thus, I think it's an ideal situation for kids with mild to moderate autism. Like any school, there is bureaucracy & the administration is a bit pompous at times. But, I think this is the kind of elitism you'd find at a private school, which Oakstone charter school seems to emulate. I don't have to like these people, my children do & as long as they're doing their job, I'm supportive!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 31, 2008

Oakstone did wonders for both my typical and autistic children while they attended from 2006-2007. Both were ready for our home district at the end of the 2007 school year. I agree that it's a great school for kids but the administration does need to improve. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and let my kids have a great foundation to work with in their current school district. My kids are flourishing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2008

The parent who posted on 3-27-08 said it all. This is an elitist place. If you/your child are part of the school's 'in' group, everything is fine. If not, you/your child are treated badly. The administrators are THE most unprofessional I have ever encountered. The idea for this school is a good one, but they need to get a professional management team who puts children first.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2008

I am very upset by the way things have turned out. After spending several years here I have experienced many things that just would not happen at any other school. The biggest problem is the administration. They are extremely lacking in professionalism and treat their staff badly. Parents are often made to feel stupid and that the school knows what is best for your child and that is that. They have a high turn-over, due to the problem with administration, and have lost a great number of talented people this way. Sad. The concept is great. Needs to be run by different people.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2008

Awesome school! My daughter loves it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2007

I have 5 boys with PDD-NOS (a form of autism). They started at Oakstone this year. It has been the best experience in their life! The school is just like a regular classroom. They hold high expectations of all their students. You are taught at the level where you are at within the classroom. The eduction the children receive is phenomenal. My boys have increased their reading and math levels by 1 1/2 - 2 grades within the first 12 weeks of school! The biggest improvements came in their behavior and social skills. Where Columbus Public Schools failed my children, Oakstone has greatly succeeded! It is the best school I have found for autistc children and typically developing children too. We were on a waiting list for 4 1/2 years. it was worth the wait! Anyone who cannot see this must not agree with the program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2007

I am very pleased with what I have experienced so far at this school. This is my child's first year. It is great to have my child in a regular classroom with other children. I am amazed at the progress she has made so far. The student/teacher ratio of 5 to 1 is great. The best memory I have is the Holiday concert. I never dreamed that you could put all these autistic children together and teach them music. This was the best concert I have ever been to. They sounded great. Keep up the good work Oakstone teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2007

Our experience with this school was very disappointing. I had my child tested part way through the school year and was told that if this program was doing what it purported to be doing she should have done well . My child failed. They took a child with a kindergarten reading ability and stuck her in the 2nd grade. She would go for weeks without help. At the end of the school year I was told; 'We really should have put her in the 1st grade.' This school has lost its focus on helping children with Autism. I will never recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 82% in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

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94%

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92%

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61%
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

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
88%

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

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
92%

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

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
70%
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

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
70%
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

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
61%

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 Students100%
Femalen/a
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White>95%
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 Students100%
Femalen/a
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
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 Students82%
Femalen/a
Male80%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Femalen/a
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Non-disabledn/a

Science

All Students91%
Femalen/a
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
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 Students72%
Femalen/a
Male81%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Disabled72%
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Femalen/a
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Disabled83%
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 Students78%
Femalen/a
Male84%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Femalen/a
Male84%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged86%
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 Students73%
Femalen/a
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Femalen/a
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabledn/a

Science

All Students73%
Femalen/a
Male76%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged72%
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 "Below Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4Data not availableData not available
Grade 5Data not availableData not available
Grade 6MetMet
Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8BelowBelow

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

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students94%
Femalen/a
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Non-disabledn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Reading

All Students88%
Femalen/a
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Non-disabledn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Science

All Students81%
Femalen/a
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Non-disabledn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Social Studies

All Students88%
Femalen/a
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Non-disabledn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a

Writing

All Students94%
Femalen/a
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Non-disabledn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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.

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

 
104 (2011)
 
102 (2010)
 
97 (2009)
 
98 (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
White 85% 76%
Black 10% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 8%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 99%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 27N/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 29%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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5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
Phone: (614) 865-9643

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