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Johnson Park Middle School

1130 S Waverly St, Columbus, OH 43227 · (614) 365-6501 · Franklin County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL349 STUDENTS
Enrollment
349
Middle
DISTRICT 422 · STATE 482
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
107
Grade 7
118
Grade 8
124
Student demographics
White
103%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
12135%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 8%
Black
18954%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 17%
Asian
123%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
165%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 7%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20458%
Female
14542%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
17.3%
OH avg 59.8% . +2.2pp since 2021
Math
9.0%
OH avg 56.1% . +5.3pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
349
-22 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 14.3:1
% White
3%
was 5%
% Hispanic
35%
was 25%
% Black
54%
was 61%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Johnson Park Middle School

Set in Columbus, Ohio, Johnson Park Middle School is a close-knit 6-8 campus, run under Columbus City Schools District. It serves 349 students across grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Ohio's public schools average about 482 students each, so Johnson Park Middle School sits 28% smaller than that benchmark.

Within Columbus City Schools District, which oversees 115 schools and 46,249 students, Johnson Park Middle School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Johnson Park Middle School shows that the most-represented group is Black (54%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 35% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 3% Asian, 3% White. By comparison, Franklin County as a whole is about 23% Black, so the school skews visibly more Black than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Johnson Park Middle School has 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.0:1 average.

In the broader community, Franklin County reports that the typical household earns roughly $75,176 per year, about 42% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Johnson Park Middle School is one of 402 public schools in Franklin County (combined enrollment of about 195,359 students).

The closest other public school is Mason Run High School, roughly 0.4 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a metropolitan setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Johnson Park Middle School's enrollment has decreased 6% since 2018, when it stood at 371 (now 349). The Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 25% to 35% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 14.3:1 in 2018 to 11.3:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Franklin County at a glance

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Population
1,333,048
Census ACS
Median income
$75,176
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
402
195,359 students

Quick facts

School name
Johnson Park Middle School
District
Columbus City Schools District
Address
1130 S Waverly St, Columbus, OH 43227
Phone
(614) 365-6501
County
Franklin County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
349
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
390438000660
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Johnson Park Middle School
How large is Johnson Park Middle School?
Johnson Park Middle School enrolls approximately 349 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Johnson Park Middle School serve?
Johnson Park Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Park Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Johnson Park Middle School is approximately 11.3:1 (31 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Johnson Park Middle School?
Student demographics at Johnson Park Middle School are roughly 3% White, 35% Hispanic, 54% Black, 3% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Johnson Park Middle School?
Johnson Park Middle School is overseen by Columbus City Schools District in Franklin County.
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