D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Starling PK-8

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 145 S Central Ave, Columbus, OH 43222
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Ohio
Growth
D
Students gain 0.73 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
509
Students
enrolled
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1004.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.73 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 12th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs 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 proficiency25% (−37 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency13% (−46 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
White22%17%reading -48 pts, math -55 pts1st percentile (list)
Black22%8%reading -15 pts, math -26 pts9th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%10%reading -12 pts, math -37 pts8th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -27 pts, math -45 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income25%13%reading -22 pts, math -34 pts4th 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 145 S Central Ave
City Columbus
ZIP Code 43222
District 3904380
NCES School ID 390438000617
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43222

Understanding the community around Starling PK-8 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $22,880
Per Capita Income $19,191
Poverty Rate 48.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%
High School or Higher 72.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $99,300
Median Rent $630
Owner-Occupied 31.8%
Renter-Occupied 68.2%
View full data for ZIP 43222 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Starling PK-8.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 46.4%
White 34.0%
Two or More Races 10.4%
Hispanic/Latino 8.5%
Asian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 509
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Starling PK-8?
Starling PK-8 has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Starling PK-8?
Starling PK-8 has 509 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
What grades does Starling PK-8 serve?
Starling PK-8 serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Starling PK-8 receive per student?
Starling PK-8 receives $22,434 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Starling PK-8 in 43222 ▼
Avg Home Value
$165,688
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,348
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
68.2%

Other Schools in 43222

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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