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Woodward Park Middle School

5151 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH, 43229

Ranked 191 of 236 in Ohio

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About Woodward Park Middle School

In Columbus, Ohio, Woodward Park Middle School is a public school for middle schoolers. It is part of the Columbus City Schools district and teaches kids in grades 6 to 8. There are about 796 students, 47 full-time equivalent teachers, and two full-time school counselors at the school. There is one teacher for every 17 students, which means that. Math, English language arts, science, and social studies are the main subjects in the school's regular middle school curriculum. It also offers electives and extra activities in the arts, technology, and physical education. According to U.S. News, 28% of students are good at math and 32% are good at English Language Arts. This shows that these areas can still do better in school. There are a lot of different kinds of students, and a lot of different groups of people. There are about the same number of men and women: 49% women and 51% men. Woodward Park Middle School has a lot of different students, and its dedicated staff, counseling resources, and ongoing efforts to help students do better show that it has a lot of potential.

Woodward Park Middle School Contact Information

Address

5151 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH, 43229

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Phone

(614) 365-5354

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Website

ccsoh.us

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 32% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
796
Total Students
$71518
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 191 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Woodward Park 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 12.19%
Asian 7.91%
Hispanic 21.48%
Black 51.63%
Two+ Races 6.28%
Native Am. 0.38%
White
12.19%
Asian
7.91%
Hispanic
21.48%
Black
51.63%
Two+ Races
6.28%
Native Am.
0.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 796
48.87%
389 Female
51.13%
407 Male

Student Population

796 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

796 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Woodward Park Middle School is getting a lot of attention for its new way of teaching reading and writing. After implementing (link unavailable), the school has seen "unheard of" increases in student literacy scores, with some students improving by 31 points. This program has been so successful that it is being expanded to all subject areas. This will help students learn more words and read at a higher level. The school's focus on building vocabulary is really paying off.

FAQ

Q1. How does Woodward Park Middle School make learning more fun?

Ans. Students are more likely to explore, solve problems, and get involved in their learning when they do hands-on projects, lessons that ask questions, and group activities.

Q2. What fun activities are available at Woodward Park?

Ans. Students can take part in writing, theater, music, and visual arts workshops to learn new skills and express themselves.

Q3. What do you do to keep students healthy?

Ans. Wellness programs, counseling services, and mindfulness activities help people deal with stress and improve their emotional health.

Q4. How do people learn to be leaders?

Ans. Student councils, peer mentoring, and group projects are all ways for students to build their confidence, sense of responsibility, and ability to work with others.

Q5. How does the school get families and the community involved?

Ans. Workshops, school events, and volunteer projects get people involved and help them make real connections.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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