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School Comparison

KIPP Columbus
vs.
Gahanna West Middle School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

KIPP Columbus
Gahanna West Middle School
  • KIPP Columbus reported a higher chronically absent students than Gahanna West Middle School (1,011 vs. 141).
  • Gahanna West Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than KIPP Columbus (612:1 vs. 313.2:1).
  • Gahanna West Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than KIPP Columbus (67 vs. 16).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

KIPP Columbus reported a higher chronically absent students than Gahanna West Middle School (1,011 vs. 141).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Gahanna West Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than KIPP Columbus (67 vs. 16).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Gahanna West Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than KIPP Columbus (37 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Gahanna West Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than KIPP Columbus (612:1 vs. 313.2:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at KIPP Columbus

4 metrics were reported by KIPP Columbus. Comparable data for Gahanna West Middle School is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
74
AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
204
SAT/ACT participation
120

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
KIPP Columbus
$14,179.69
Gahanna West Middle School
$14,473.18
Local revenue share
KIPP Columbus
4.2%
Gahanna West Middle School
76.4%
State revenue share
KIPP Columbus
70.4%
Gahanna West Middle School
14.7%
Federal revenue share
KIPP Columbus
25.5%
Gahanna West Middle School
8.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
KIPP Columbus
52.7%
Gahanna West Middle School
18%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Franklin County
$73,795
Franklin County
$73,795
Poverty rate
Franklin County
14.5%
Franklin County
14.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin County
42%
Franklin County
42%
Unemployment rate
Franklin County
4%
Franklin County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.