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World Language Middle School

330 E Dominion Blvd, Columbus, OH 43214Columbus City Schools District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
472
Students
Total enrolled
$22,434
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 56% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 472 students in grades 06–08 in Columbus, Ohio.
56% above average funding
District spends $22,434 per pupil, 56% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

World Language Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Columbus, Ohio, serving grades 06–08 with 472 students. The district invests $22,434 per student — 56% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at World Language Middle School

472
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution212 male · 260 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Student Composition
9%
58%
24%
Asian6%
White9%
Hispanic / Latino58%
Black24%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390438006201

Academic Outcomes at World Language Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 65th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 43214

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,434Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,434
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,871
Student Support$4,262
Administration$2,692
Operations$3,365
Other$2,243
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,434 spent per student, an estimated $9,938 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
20%
61%
State government
19.8%
Local (property tax)
61.4%
Federal programs
18.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,434/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Indianola Informal K-8 SchoolBerwick Alternative K-8 SchoolStarling PK-8Liberty Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Woodward Park Middle SchoolDominion Middle SchoolArts Impact Middle School (Aims)Wedgewood Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Briggs High SchoolWhetstone High SchoolNorthland High SchoolSouth High School
+11 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyFranklin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictColumbus City Schools District →
Phone: (614)335-5502
NCES ID: 390438006201
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Columbus seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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District School Rankings
Location
330 E Dominion Blvd, Columbus, OH 43214
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.