How strong are the charter elementary schools in Columbus?
With a fresh school year kicking off, we analyzed newly released data from Niche.com — which include comprehensive report cards, rankings and reviews — to identify those schools that made the biggest strides last year and those that lead their peers.
Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School's overall rating improved the most among similar schools in Columbus, rising from a D to a C-, according to data from Niche.
For the 2019-2020 school year, the school, located at 2400 Mock Road, enrolls 311 students. Niche graded the school a C for academics (on an A-D scale).
The overall ranking comes from Niche's proprietary algorithms. A school's ranking might change due to many factors, including the relative rankings of similar schools and whether a school gained or lost peers due to openings or closings. Other numbers come from current public data from the U.S. government.
Academically, 62% of Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School's students scored as proficient or above in math, and 47% did so in reading. That's compared to city averages of 34% in math and 38% in reading.
It's not the only school that's climbed Niche's rankings this year. Horizon Science Academy - Columbus Elementary School saw its overall rating jump from a C- to a C. The school is located at 2835 Morse Road and is a bit larger, currently serving 512 students.
Niche graded Horizon Science Academy - Columbus Elementary School a C+ for academics on an A-D scale. The school's latest math proficiency was at 51%, and reading proficiency was 50%. Its upswing is notable in that it serves a less-affluent population, with 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, 35% more than the city average.
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy also improved, from C- to C. The school is located at 4656 Heaton Road and has 215 students currently enrolled, of whom 43% identify as black and 39% identify as Asian.
Niche graded Imagine Columbus Primary Academy a C for academics on an A-D scale. Its latest math proficiency was at 42%, and reading proficiency was 37%.
While some charter elementary schools in Columbus are moving up the ranks, others are consistently top-rated overall, including United Preparatory Academy, with an overall rating of A-.
Want more of the latest intel on Columbus schools? Hoodline also analyzed the latest Niche ratings for the city's charter high schools.
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