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Norton Middle School

215 Norton Rd, Columbus, OH, 43228

Ranked 780 of 1271 in Ohio

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Norton Middle School

215 Norton Rd, Columbus, OH, 43228

Ranked 780 of 1271 in Ohio

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About Norton Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 38% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
632
Total Students
$71518
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 36.23%
Asian 3.96%
Hispanic 29.91%
Black 21.99%
Two+ Races 7.75%
Native Am. 0.16%
White
36.23%
Asian
3.96%
Hispanic
29.91%
Black
21.99%
Two+ Races
7.75%
Native Am.
0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 632
46.36%
293 Female
53.64%
339 Male

Student Population

632 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

632 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Norton Middle School Contact Information

Address

215 Norton Rd, Columbus, OH, 43228

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Phone

(614) 801-3700

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Website

swcsd.us

TOP 780 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Norton Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

South-Western City Schools recently added a new tool to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal for parents to report absences of students. April 29, 2026, the district will host a Multicultural Night and 8th grade students will travel to Washington, D.C. May 20-22, 2026. Students also have the opportunity to receive free afterschool tutoring on Mondays and Wednesdays.

FAQ

Q1. What subjects are offered at Norton Middle School?

Ans. Norton Middle School adheres to the Columbus City Schools curriculum, encompassing English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, in addition to electives such as physical education and the arts.

Q2. How do families track assignments at Norton Middle School?

Ans. Families utilize the district's online portal, where educators publish assignments, grades, and updates, facilitating consistent monitoring of student progress and forthcoming tasks.

Q3. What activities are available at Norton Middle School?

Ans. Students participate in district athletics, join school clubs, and engage in music programs, which provide structured opportunities for learning beyond the regular classroom throughout the school year.

Q4. How does Norton Middle School communicate with families?

Ans. Norton Middle School updates families about schedules, events, and students via emails, parent portals, and district communication systems.

Q5. What role does Norton Middle School serve in the district?

Ans. Norton Middle School operates as a neighborhood middle school within Columbus City Schools, following district standards while serving local students with academic and activity programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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