C
Below Average
52/100

Norton Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 215 Norton Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 48% · Math 45% proficient · 29th percentile in Ohio
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
632
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%29/100reading 29th percentile, math 28th percentile among Ohio middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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 proficiency48% (−14 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency45% (−14 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
White57%52%reading -13 pts, math -20 pts22nd percentile (list)
Black37%27%reading +0 pts, math -7 pts40th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%47%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts38th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -27 pts, math -25 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income41%38%reading -6 pts, math -9 pts25th 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 215 Norton Rd
City Columbus
ZIP Code 43228
District 3904480
NCES School ID 390448001668
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43228

Understanding the community around Norton Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,008
Per Capita Income $31,278
Poverty Rate 17.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%
High School or Higher 86.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $184,300
Median Rent $1,087
Owner-Occupied 46.4%
Renter-Occupied 53.6%
View full data for ZIP 43228 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Norton Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 36.2%
Hispanic/Latino 29.9%
Black 22.0%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 632
Teachers (FTE) 38.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Norton Middle School?
Norton Middle School has a Repit School Score of 52 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 Norton Middle School?
Norton Middle School has 632 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Norton Middle School serve?
Norton Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Norton Middle School receive per student?
Norton Middle School receives $18,489 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Norton Middle School in 43228 ▼
Avg Home Value
$225,810
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,266
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
53.6%

Other Schools in 43228

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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