Serving 719 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 10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Minneapolis, MN, encompassing approximately 6.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 1.4 miles and the furthest edge located 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Academy's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
“Creating worlds of opportunity for each and every learner.”
School Rankings
Columbia Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Academy's ranking?
Columbia Academy is ranked #1665 out of 1,773 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Columbia Academy?
719 students attend Columbia Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Columbia Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 13:1.
What grades does Columbia Academy offer ?
Columbia Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Academy part of?
Columbia Academy is part of Columbia Heights Public School District.
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