Serving 590 students in grades 6-8, Gahanna West Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 590 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Gahanna West Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gahanna West Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gahanna West Middle School is ranked #1361 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Gahanna West Middle School?
590 students attend Gahanna West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Gahanna West Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gahanna West Middle School?
Gahanna West Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gahanna West Middle School offer ?
Gahanna West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gahanna West Middle School part of?
It would be extremely difficult to find anything to justify the stated mission of educating "every student for maximum academic and personal growth" in this school's achievements. There is no interest or incentive for STEM-oriented activities and enrichment programs. The academic clubs or contests are nonexistent. There is no comprehension with regards to diversity or thinking outside the box.
- Posted by Parent - M8R-y
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 590 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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