The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in Social studies. The lowest is 46% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Northgate Intermediate
Northgate Intermediate sits on the east side of Columbus and serves grades four and five, making it an upper-elementary school. The enrollment is small, split nearly evenly between the two grades it houses. The student body is predominantly Black, with smaller shares of Hispanic, white, Asian, and multiracial students. Free-or-reduced-price-lunch data and special-population counts were not available.
On state tests in math and English language arts, the school's performance falls short of the midpoint among other schools in Franklin County. In reading, roughly a little more than half of students in the tested group reached proficiency. In math, the rate was just above half. Science proficiency was notably lower, with fewer than half of students meeting the standard. The school has administered the science assessment to only a portion of its enrollment, so those numbers reflect a smaller group. A parent may want to ask the school directly about which grades take which assessments and how the science results fit into the school's instructional priorities.
The most recent available trend data covers only one year, so no growth pattern can be discerned. State testing in fourth and fifth grade was not assessed in prior years in a way that allows comparison.
Northgate is a regular public school and is not charter, magnet, or Title I designated based on available records. It is part of Columbus City Schools District, which serves Columbus. The district has undergone significant restructuring. In December 2024, the board voted to close five schools and redraw boundaries. In December 2025, it approved roughly another set of closures and major budget reductions including the elimination of transportation for elementary students attending non-neighborhood or lottery schools. For Northgate specifically, a parent should confirm current enrollment practices and bus eligibility directly with the school or district, as these district-wide changes affect access and travel for families.
The Sharon Woods Boulevard address places Northgate in a residential area of Columbus. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to the broader Columbus metro, which has experienced rapid growth and rising costs. The region is expanding rapidly, driven by major employers and workforce growth. Rental costs have risen slightly over the past year. For families considering the neighborhood, property taxes in Columbus City Schools were increased by a voter-approved levy passed in November 2023 that raises revenue for operating expenses and building improvements on a continuing basis.
Columbus City Schools implemented the science-of-reading approach district-wide starting in 2021, training elementary teachers in that methodology. This change aligns with Ohio's 2024 statewide curriculum mandate and shapes how reading instruction is delivered to every student in grades K-5, including Northgate's students.
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