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Norton Middle School

215 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 678 students in grades 7-8, Norton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 678 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Norton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Norton Middle School's student population of 678 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
678 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Norton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norton Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2528 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Norton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
31%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Norton Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norton Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Norton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norton Middle School's ranking?
Norton Middle School is ranked #2528 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Norton Middle School?
678 students attend Norton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Norton Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norton Middle School?
Norton Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norton Middle School offer ?
Norton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Norton Middle School part of?
Norton Middle School is part of South-Western City School District.
In what neighborhood is Norton Middle School located?
Norton Middle School is located in the Westchester Green Countrie neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Westchester Green Countrie.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 678 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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