Walnut Springs Middle School

Public 6-8

 888 E Walnut St
       Westerville, OH  43081-2500


(614) 797-6700

District: Westerville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
535th of 1,048 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,676 Help


Students who attend Walnut Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:    Westerville-North High School

Feeder schools for Walnut Springs Middle School:

Elementary:    Huber Ridge Elementary School
    Mark Twain Elementary School
    McVay Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  914

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
African American:
28.9%
Two or more races:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.8% Help


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Compare Details Walnut Springs Middle School ranks worse than 51% of middle schools in Ohio. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Westerville City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Walnut Springs Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Westerville City School District. Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), African American (28.9%), two or more races (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walnut Springs Middle School is 16.1, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Westerville City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walnut Springs Middle School is $11,676. 2 middle schools in the Westerville City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Walnut Springs Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walnut Springs Middle School 535th of 1048 Ohio public middle schools. (See Walnut Springs Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Westerville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Westerville City 274th of 835 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walnut Springs Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.40 178th 400 55.5%
2005 65.87 251st 692 63.7%
2006 64.30 306th 732 58.2%
2007 64.39 366th 837 56.3%
2008 60.64 420th 835 49.7%
2009 68.95 323rd 858 62.4%
2010 69.78 337th 895 62.3%
2011 68.76 363rd 925 60.8%
2012 69.82 361st 989 63.5%
2013 69.17 390th 1001 61.0%
2014 71.43 316th 1008 68.7%
2015 74.98 240th 1035 76.8%
2016 67.70 367th 1050 65.0%
2017 63.61 442nd 1038 57.4%
2018 63.35 420th 1010 58.4%
2019 57.89 513th 1050 51.1%
2021 52.12 551st 1037 46.9%
2022 54.01 510th 1017 49.9%
2023 54.84 535th 1048 49.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.51 73rd 205 64.4%
2019 57.50 90th 206 56.3%
2021 42.05 127th 219 42.0%
2022 60.46 87th 239 63.6%
2023 48.83 125th 245 49.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.68 75th 107 29.9%
2019 26.61 95th 127 25.2%
2021 19.01 114th 134 14.9%
2022 20.63 95th 110 13.6%
2023 32.00 77th 113 31.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.35 389th 590 34.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.64 558th 924 39.6%
2019 36.73 656th 945 30.6%
2021 41.35 556th 923 39.8%
2022 41.65 582nd 947 38.5%
2023 39.94 602nd 974 38.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.80 379th 897 57.7%
2019 58.40 456th 917 50.3%
2021 51.21 497th 910 45.4%
2022 49.07 520th 925 43.8%
2023 49.31 537th 943 43.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.27 273rd 643 57.5%
2019 51.31 276th 658 58.1%
2021 32.91 392nd 576 31.9%
2022 23.36 482nd 565 14.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.00 394th 521 24.4%
2019 53.63 89th 164 45.7%
2021 65.54 87th 274 68.2%
2022 51.51 150th 241 37.8%
2023 57.39 93rd 173 46.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.36 408th 916 55.5%
2019 53.83 485th 933 48.0%
2021 42.79 551st 924 40.4%
2022 49.91 485th 946 48.7%
2023 52.93 491st 963 49.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.24 61st 73 16.4%
2019 22.89 55th 66 16.7%
2022 11.40 63rd 67 6.0%
2023 22.64 58th 67 13.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.34 102nd 384 73.4%
2019 61.38 137th 405 66.2%
2021 58.84 114th 385 70.4%
2022 60.18 124th 413 70.0%
2023 55.04 157th 436 64.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.65 73rd 192 62.0%
2019 42.87 128th 222 42.3%
2021 41.45 130th 228 43.0%
2022 52.46 105th 247 57.5%
2023 62.16 82nd 249 67.1%
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Rank History for White students at Walnut Springs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.37 211th 781 73.0%
2019 66.66 271st 796 66.0%
2021 55.67 361st 781 53.8%
2022 56.33 366th 809 54.8%
2023 61.60 323rd 805 59.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Walnut Springs Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 982 55 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1051
1989 967 51 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1031
1990 939 41 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 993
1991 937 48 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 996
1992 905 44 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 960
1993 962 55 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1032
1994 976 47 15 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1047
1995 924 83 18 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1033
1996 924 83 18 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1033
1997 933 110 16 6 4 n/a n/a 0 1069
1998 998 116 14 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1142
1999 763 103 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 885
2000 745 121 8 14 2 n/a n/a 0 890
2001 691 142 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 852
2002 669 123 13 9 0 n/a n/a 33 847
2003 669 123 13 9 0 n/a n/a 33 847
2004 680 137 12 21 0 n/a n/a 41 891
2005 692 146 13 20 0 n/a n/a 50 921
2006 685 156 12 26 1 n/a n/a 46 926
2007 677 184 12 32 2 n/a n/a 46 953
2008 603 171 18 21 1 n/a n/a 53 867
2009 602 166 14 23 3 n/a n/a 55 863
2010 572 175 18 27 1 n/a n/a 54 847
2011 589 185 16 37 1 2 65 0 895
2012 572 198 20 41 2 0 59 0 892
2013 553 209 23 44 3 2 63 0 897
2014 555 227 23 48 2 1 67 0 923
2015 534 225 38 50 1 1 68 0 917
2016 535 241 39 59 0 1 66 0 941
2017 514 241 43 74 1 1 66 0 940
2018 508 255 39 63 1 1 71 0 938
2019 497 252 39 69 1 0 79 0 937
2020 488 243 41 72 0 0 92 0 936
2021 475 239 35 66 0 0 83 0 898
2022 440 237 49 72 0 0 95 0 893
2023 438 264 44 72 0 0 96 0 914

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walnut Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1051 60.0 17.5 0
1989 1031 56.0 18.4 n/a
1990 993 55.9 17.7 n/a
1991 996 50.7 19.6 n/a
1992 960 52.9 18.1 3.2
1993 1032 56.3 18.3 5.4
1994 1047 51.2 20.4 3.4
1995 1033 64.9 15.9 4.8
1996 1033 64.9 15.9 4.8
1997 1069 66.8 16.0 7.7
1998 1142 67.0 17.0 7.4
1999 885 59.9 14.8 14.6
2000 890 58.2 15.3 9
2001 852 58.0 14.7 12.3
2002 847 60.1 14.1 13.3
2003 847 60.1 14.1 13.3
2004 891 56.0 15.9 14.8
2005 921 51.2 18.0 22.4
2006 926 53.0 17.5 22.3
2007 953 53.7 17.7 26
2008 867 54.8 15.8 n/a
2009 863 56.1 15.4 29.6
2010 847 55.2 15.3 34.7
2011 895 56.2 15.9 32
2012 892 52.5 16.9 35.5
2013 897 51.1 17.5 37
2014 923 52.2 17.6 39
2015 917 n/a n/a 41.8
2016 941 51.0 18.4 43.5
2017 940 50.7 18.5 43
2018 938 52.5 17.8 39
2019 937 53.4 17.5 39.5
2020 936 51.3 18.2 40.9
2021 898 52.8 17.0 n/a
2022 893 53.7 16.6 n/a
2023 914 56.6 16.1 38.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walnut Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1051 60.0 17.5 0
1989 1031 56.0 18.4 n/a
1990 993 55.9 17.7 n/a
1991 996 50.7 19.6 n/a
1992 960 52.9 18.1 3.2
1993 1032 56.3 18.3 5.4
1994 1047 51.2 20.4 3.4
1995 1033 64.9 15.9 4.8
1996 1033 64.9 15.9 4.8
1997 1069 66.8 16.0 7.7
1998 1142 67.0 17.0 7.4
1999 885 59.9 14.8 14.6
2000 890 58.2 15.3 9
2001 852 58.0 14.7 12.3
2002 847 60.1 14.1 13.3
2003 847 60.1 14.1 13.3
2004 891 56.0 15.9 14.8
2005 921 51.2 18.0 22.4
2006 926 53.0 17.5 22.3
2007 953 53.7 17.7 26
2008 867 54.8 15.8 n/a
2009 863 56.1 15.4 29.6
2010 847 55.2 15.3 34.7
2011 895 56.2 15.9 32
2012 892 52.5 16.9 35.5
2013 897 51.1 17.5 37
2014 923 52.2 17.6 39
2015 917 n/a n/a 41.8
2016 941 51.0 18.4 43.5
2017 940 50.7 18.5 43
2018 938 52.5 17.8 39
2019 937 53.4 17.5 39.5
2020 936 51.3 18.2 40.9
2021 898 52.8 17.0 n/a
2022 893 53.7 16.6 n/a
2023 914 56.6 16.1 38.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walnut Springs Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,322
2022 $11,393
2023 $11,676

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walnut Springs Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 513th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 535th of 1048 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Springs Middle School)58.649.8
 8.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Westerville City)67.760.6
 7.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Springs Middle School)60.359.6
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Westerville City)63.566.8
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Springs Middle School)57.351.9
 5.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Westerville City)65.355.4
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Springs Middle School)60.564.7
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Westerville City)69.469.6
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Walnut Springs Middle School)66.858.8
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Westerville City)69.970.1
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walnut Springs Middle School)62.730.9
 31.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Westerville City)63.542.9
 20.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walnut Springs Middle School)56.857.2
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Westerville City)62.264
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course American History (Walnut Springs Middle School)100100
   End of Course American History (Westerville City)85.172.9
 12.2%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Walnut Springs Middle School)96.995.6
 1.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Westerville City)79.667.7
 11.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students937914
 2.5%
African American252264
 4.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3944
 12.8%
Hispanic6972
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White497438
 11.9%
Two or More Races7996
 21.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.5%38.8%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Springs Middle School

Students who attend Walnut Springs Middle School usually go on to attend Westerville-North High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 914 students attended Walnut Springs Middle School.

Students at Walnut Springs Middle School are 48% White, 29% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

Walnut Springs Middle School ranks 535th of 1048 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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