Serving 697 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Middle serves the northeast part of Sunnyvale, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Middle School's student population of 697 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
697 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5497 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Middle School's ranking?
Columbia Middle School is ranked #5497 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Columbia Middle School often compared to?
Columbia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marian A. Peterson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
697 students attend Columbia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Columbia Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Columbia Middle School offer ?
Columbia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Columbia Middle School part of?
Columbia Middle School is part of Sunnyvale School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbia Middle School located?
Columbia Middle School is located in the Snail neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA.
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