Larson Middle School vs. Columbus Preparatory Academy
Should you attend Larson Middle School or Columbus Preparatory Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Larson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Columbus Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 433 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 14:1 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 33% (majority Black).
Serving 841 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Columbus Preparatory Academy 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 58% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher 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 73% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
4-8
K-12
Total Students
433 students
841 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#983 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥80%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
90
Grade 1 Students
-
146
Grade 2 Students
-
47
Grade 3 Students
-
83
Grade 4 Students
74
94
Grade 5 Students
107
74
Grade 6 Students
85
72
Grade 7 Students
86
62
Grade 8 Students
81
47
Grade 9 Students
-
48
Grade 10 Students
-
34
Grade 11 Students
-
26
Grade 12 Students
-
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
23%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
n/a
27%
% White
91%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
32%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
5%
n/a
