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Kilbourne Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 336 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 30, 2011

My husband retired from 30 years of teaching in Jr. High 7th -9th and he always said he appreciated this level was where they student was "making or breaking" it in his scholastic future. My granson attends here as a seventh grader and could not be more excites about the activites and opportunites the school and extra curricular activities afford him. I have never heard his as antimated about his teachers and classmates as I have this year. I look forward to folowing his progress here and to particpating in this "techno" way which makes me feel I am not states away, but as close as my computer. I also appreciate that his parents who have always been very involved with his schools are finding ample opportunities to be a part of the support group of Kilbourne. The fact they are so complimentary and hands on, encourages me that this is not just the "newlywed period" of a new school. After all, Jr. High is supposed to be "scary and frightening" yet they find it encouraging and promising. Congratulations to the entire staff.


Posted January 6, 2011

I think this school was horrible. My experience was that the faculty was very unorganized. It did not prepare the children for highschool, unless they were going to the public highschool (also terrible). I had two children go through this school, only one year apart. My older child went on to a private highschool and was clearly behind his peers. While the statistics and honor roll of this school may look good, it is because the grading system and the teachers are not strict enough and are too lenient. I would advise anyone who can to seek another place to educate your children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2008

this school is so much fun and the activities help me to learn!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 13, 2008

Yes there is bullying at this school but I think you will find that at any school. Mrs Van Horn (principal) and Ms. Lord (counselor) have been quick to respond to any problems my child has been involved in. It is a great school in my opinion with great teachers and a great music department.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 2, 2007

Proud parent to have my son go to this great school in a great community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2007

I'm a student here. There need to be other extra curricular activities, other than sports, band, and drama. While the lessons are excellent, KMS has yet to learn that good teaching doesn't always result in good learning. This school, in my opinion, has a problem with bullying. Action isn't always taken, and when it is, it's not always affective. There needs to be a better learning enviroment.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 13, 2007

I am actually a student at Kilbourne Middle School. The teachers are very nice, except for a few.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 24, 2003

My son is completing his second and final year at Kilbourne and I am extremely satisfied with the quality of education he's receiving. Pamela Van Horn, KMS principal, and her faculty and support staff are an asset to the Worthington School community. If I had it to do again, I wouldn't hesitate to enroll my child again!


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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.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
88%
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

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
83%
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 Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanic71%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Disabled60%
Non-disabled85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanic71%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabled60%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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 Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Black, non-Hispanic50%
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanic81%
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled75%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students80%
Female84%
Male75%
Black, non-Hispanic63%
Asian or Pacific Islander82%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Disabled40%
Non-disabled86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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

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

Math

Reading

Grade 7MetMet
Grade 8AboveMet

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

 
101 (2011)
 
99 (2010)
 
100 (2009)
 
100 (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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 76%
Black 7% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 2%
Hispanic 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 12%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 11%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 12N/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 54%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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50 East Dublin Granville Rd
Worthington, OH 43085
Phone: (614) 883-3500

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