B
Good
71/100

Walnut Springs Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 888 E Walnut St, Westerville, OH 43081
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 50th percentile in Ohio
Growth
B
Students gain 1.05 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 60th 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

71
Repit Score
out of 100
618
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%50/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%60/100Students gain 1.05 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 62nd percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs 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 proficiency57% (−5 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency61% (+2 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
White70%75%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts61st percentile (list)
Black37%42%reading +0 pts, math +8 pts55th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%42%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts35th percentile (list)
Asian45%45%reading -34 pts, math -38 pts11th percentile (list)
Multiracial57%62%reading +0 pts, math +7 pts55th percentile (list)
Low-income39%39%reading -8 pts, math -8 pts22nd 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 888 E Walnut St
City Westerville
ZIP Code 43081
District 3904504
NCES School ID 390450401960
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43081

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,043
Per Capita Income $46,044
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.6%
High School or Higher 97.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $277,900
Median Rent $1,375
Owner-Occupied 61.1%
Renter-Occupied 38.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Walnut Springs Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.1%
Black 28.2%
Hispanic/Latino 8.1%
Two or More Races 9.1%
Asian 6.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 618
Teachers (FTE) 42.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Walnut Springs Middle School?
Walnut Springs Middle School has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Walnut Springs Middle School?
Walnut Springs Middle School has 618 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Walnut Springs Middle School serve?
Walnut Springs Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Walnut Springs Middle School receive per student?
Walnut Springs Middle School receives $17,511 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Walnut Springs Middle School in 43081 ▼
Avg Home Value
$362,151
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,597
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
38.9%

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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