Serving 3 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Anchor Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Anchor Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbia Anchor Program's student population of 3 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Columbia Anchor Program ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Anchor Program is 0.67, 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
#695 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
34%
10%
Black
33%
12%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Anchor Program's ranking?
Columbia Anchor Program is ranked #695 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Columbia Anchor Program?
3 students attend Columbia Anchor Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Columbia Anchor Program students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 33% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Anchor Program?
Columbia Anchor Program has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia Anchor Program offer ?
Columbia Anchor Program offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Columbia Anchor Program part of?
Columbia Anchor Program is part of Columbia Heights Public School Dist School District.
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