Serving 253 students in grades 5-8, Columbia Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia Middle School's student population of 253 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#921 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Middle School's ranking?
Columbia Middle School is ranked #921 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Columbia Middle School often compared to?
Columbia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copopa Elementary School, Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
253 students attend Columbia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Columbia Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia Middle School offer ?
Columbia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Columbia Middle School part of?
Columbia Middle School is part of Columbia Local School District.
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