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Woodward Park Middle School

5151 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229 · (614) 365-5354 · Franklin County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL836 STUDENTS
Enrollment
836
Middle
DISTRICT 422 · STATE 482
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
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
296
Grade 7
271
Grade 8
269
Student demographics
White
8010%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
20525%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 8%
Black
43652%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 17%
Asian
546%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
597%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 7%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
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
43051%
Female
40649%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
39.5%
OH avg 59.8% . +5.3pp since 2021
Math
46.1%
OH avg 56.1% . +5.5pp 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
836
-30 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 23.4:1
% White
10%
was 15%
% Hispanic
25%
was 19%
% Black
52%
was 50%
% Asian
6%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Woodward Park Middle School

Woodward Park Middle School operates as a roomy middle-grades school in Columbus, Ohio, overseen by Columbus City Schools District. Current enrollment sits at 836 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 482 students per school, that is 73% above typical.

Across the 115 schools in Columbus City Schools District (46,249 students total), Woodward Park Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Woodward Park Middle School logs that the largest single group is Black at 52%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder reads as 25% Hispanic, 10% White, 7% multiracial, 6% Asian. By comparison, Franklin County as a whole is about 23% Black, so the school skews considerably more Black than its surroundings.

On the resource side, The school reports having 51 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.4:1. The state averages about 17.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Franklin County) records that median household income runs about $75,176, about 42% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Woodward 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 Parkmoor Elementary School, roughly 0.3 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Woodward Park Middle School.

Woodward Park Middle School operates from a city-core location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Woodward Park Middle School has decreased 3%, going from 866 students in 2018 to 836 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 19% to 25% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 23.4:1 in 2018 to 16.4:1 today.

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
Woodward Park Middle School
District
Columbus City Schools District
Address
5151 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
Phone
(614) 365-5354
County
Franklin County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
836
Teachers (FTE)
51
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
390438000743
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Woodward Park Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Woodward Park Middle School?
Woodward Park Middle School enrolls approximately 836 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Woodward Park Middle School serve?
Woodward Park Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Woodward Park Middle School have?
Woodward Park Middle School employs 51 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.
How diverse is Woodward Park Middle School?
Woodward Park Middle School reports a student body of 10% White, 25% Hispanic, 52% Black, 6% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Woodward Park Middle School?
Woodward Park Middle School is overseen by Columbus City Schools District in Franklin County.
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