Serving 684 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbia Academy's student population of 684 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1719 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
42%
10%
Black
29%
12%
White
16%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Academy's ranking?
Columbia Academy is ranked #1719 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Columbia Academy often compared to?
Columbia Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Global Academy, Fridley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Columbia Academy?
684 students attend Columbia Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Columbia Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Academy?
Columbia Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia Academy offer ?
Columbia Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Columbia Academy part of?
Columbia Academy is part of Columbia Heights Public School Dist School District.
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