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Mifflin Alternative Middle School

3000 Agler Rd, Columbus, OH, 43219

Ranked 219 of 236 in Ohio

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About Mifflin Alternative Middle School

Mifflin Alternative Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, Ohio. It is part of the Columbus City Schools District and serves students in grades 6–8. The school is located in a big city. There are about 339 students at the school and about 27 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is a little better than the average for the district. The school also has a full-time school counselor who helps students with their academic and social-emotional needs. Mifflin Alternative Middle School is an alternative school that focuses on individualized learning, behavioral support, and credit recovery programs to help students who may need extra help with their academics and social-emotional issues. Mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies are core subjects that are taught along with personalized teaching methods. According to U.S. News, only about 8% of students are proficient in math and 24% are proficient in reading. This shows that the school is focused on helping students who are having trouble with schoolwork. The student body is 51% female and 49% male. It is very diverse, and a lot of the students come from families that are not doing well financially.

Mifflin Alternative Middle School Contact Information

Address

3000 Agler Rd, Columbus, OH, 43219

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Phone

(614) 365-5474

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Website

ccsoh.us

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 24%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 24% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
339
Total Students
$71518
Avg. Teacher Salary
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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  • 👩‍💻 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 6.78%
Asian 5.6%
Hispanic 18.88%
Black 62.54%
Two+ Races 6.19%
Native Am. 0%
White
6.78%
Asian
5.6%
Hispanic
18.88%
Black
62.54%
Two+ Races
6.19%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 339
50.74%
172 Female
49.26%
167 Male

Student Population

339 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

339 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mifflin Alternative Middle School is getting a big makeover! Columbus City Schools' Facilities Master Plan calls for the construction of a new middle school on the site of Mifflin Middle School. The new school will be able to accommodate 1,000 students. The goal of this project is to give students better facilities and chances. The school is also excited about the new year.

FAQ

Q1. How does Mifflin Alternative Middle School help students with different learning styles?

Ans. Personalized instruction, project-based learning, and helpful mentoring let students learn about things at their own pace.

Q2. What kinds of creative programs does Mifflin have?

Ans. Art, music, theater, and writing workshops help students learn how to express themselves and come up with new ideas.

Q3. What is the most important thing for student health?

Ans. Counseling, wellness workshops, and mindfulness practices help people stay strong emotionally and stay healthy overall.

Q4. Do students have chances to be leaders?

Ans. Student councils, team projects, and group projects help kids build confidence, learn to be responsible, and practice being a leader.

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

Ans. Family events, volunteer projects, and partnerships with other groups in the community help people connect with each other and get involved.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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
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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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