Larson Middle School

1240 Oakland Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 449 students in grades 4-8, Larson Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 5% in OH
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Larson Middle School's student population of 449 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
449 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Larson Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Larson Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#154 out of 3241 schools
(Top 5%)
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84%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Larson 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.
87%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Larson 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.
90-94%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Larson 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
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Larson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Larson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
91%
66%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Larson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Larson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Larson Middle School's ranking?
Larson Middle School is ranked #154 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Larson Middle School often compared to?
Larson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Larson Middle School?
449 students attend Larson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Larson Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larson Middle School?
Larson Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Larson Middle School offer ?
Larson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Larson Middle School part of?
Larson Middle School is part of Grandview Heights Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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