Bexley, a suburban community of some 13,000 residents, is located just east of downtown Columbus. The Ohio Department of Education has recognized Bexley as one of only a handful of school districts achieving the “Excellent” rating for eight consecutive years. Bexley students consistently perform at the highest levels on all standardized tests. For school year 2007 – 2008, the district successfully reached 30 out of 30 benchmark indicators. Schools include Bexley High School, Bexley Middle School, Cassingham Elementary, Maryland Elementary, and Montrose Elementary.