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Mccord Middle School

1500 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 · (614) 450-4000 · Franklin County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL636 STUDENTS
Enrollment
636
Middle
DISTRICT 484 · STATE 482
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
166 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 43%
Community
1
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
260
Grade 7
179
Grade 8
197
Student demographics
White
73%
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
9%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 8%
Black
6%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 17%
Asian
3%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
8%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
77.1%
OH avg 59.8% . +2.5pp since 2021
Math
75.2%
OH avg 56.1% . -1.3pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
76.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
78.9%
based on OH schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.1pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
636
+113 (+22%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 15.1:1
% White
73%
was 75%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
3%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Mccord Middle School

Mccord Middle School operates as a moderately sized intermediate school in Columbus, Ohio, part of Worthington City. Current enrollment sits at 636 students spanning grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Ohio's public schools average about 482 students each, so Mccord Middle School sits 32% bigger than that benchmark.

Worthington City runs 19 schools in total, collectively educating 10,874 students. Mccord Middle School is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, Mccord Middle School lists that 73% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school records 9% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 6% Black, 3% Asian. That is meaningfully more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 59%.

In terms of school funding signals, Mccord Middle School lists 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Mccord Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 26% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Franklin County (around 41%), the school's rate is meaningfully below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Mccord Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 78.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 76.8%.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Franklin County indicate median household earnings sit near $75,176, roughly 42% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Mccord Middle School is one of 402 public schools in Franklin County (combined enrollment of about 195,359 students).

The closest other public school is Granby Elementary School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Mccord Middle School ranks 4th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 77.1%.

Mccord Middle School operates from a high-density location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Mccord Middle School has edged up 22%, going from 523 students in 2018 to 636 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

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
Mccord Middle School
District
Worthington City
Address
1500 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Phone
(614) 450-4000
County
Franklin County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
636
Teachers (FTE)
42
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
166 (26%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
390451304307
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Mccord Middle School
How many students attend Mccord Middle School?
Mccord Middle School enrolls approximately 636 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Mccord Middle School serve?
Mccord Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccord Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mccord Middle School is approximately 15.1:1 (42 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Mccord Middle School?
At Mccord Middle School, the student body is approximately 73% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Black, 3% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Mccord Middle School in?
Mccord Middle School is part of Worthington City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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