Columbus City Schools—the largest district in Ohio with roughly 45,000 students and a 15:1 student–teacher ratio—is striving to rebound after pandemic setbacks. On the 2024 Ohio School Report Card, CCS earned a two-star overall rating, with early literacy and achievement rated at just one star, indicating that ˜42% of third graders are proficient in reading—well below state expectations.
Math handling reflects similar struggles, with only about 35% proficiency statewide, and the district lags further . To accelerate progress, CCS is investing in early intervention tools like Pre-K expansion, structured literacy aligned to the Science of Reading, MAP-testing analytics, and stronger attendance outreach.Community programs—such as the “Success by Third Grade” initiative by United Way—are boosting tutoring and mentoring supports. With strategic intervention and collaborative action, Columbus is working to elevate elementary achievement and equity.
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