C+
Average
65/100

Berwick Alternative K-8 School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 2655 Scottwood Rd, Columbus, OH 43209
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 29th percentile in Ohio
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.17 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
667
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%29/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.17 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.01 in 2009–19; 78th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.17 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 60% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−15 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (−13 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black46%45%reading +9 pts, math +11 pts67th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -27 pts, math -25 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income47%46%reading +0 pts, math -1 pts34th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2655 Scottwood Rd
City Columbus
ZIP Code 43209
District 3904380
NCES School ID 390438000592
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43209

Understanding the community around Berwick Alternative K-8 School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,173
Per Capita Income $55,919
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.0%
High School or Higher 96.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $343,100
Median Rent $1,042
Owner-Occupied 57.1%
Renter-Occupied 42.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Berwick Alternative K-8 School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 84.1%
Two or More Races 7.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.1%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 667
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Berwick Alternative K-8 School?
Berwick Alternative K-8 School has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Berwick Alternative K-8 School?
Berwick Alternative K-8 School has 667 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Berwick Alternative K-8 School serve?
Berwick Alternative K-8 School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Berwick Alternative K-8 School receive per student?
Berwick Alternative K-8 School receives $22,434 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Berwick Alternative K-8 School in 43209 ▼
Avg Home Value
$409,983
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,313
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
42.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026