Serving 387 students in grades 5-8, Columbia MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Columbia MiddleSchool's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia MiddleSchool is 0.63, 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
#2297 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia MiddleSchool's ranking?
Columbia MiddleSchool is ranked #2297 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Columbia MiddleSchool often compared to?
Columbia MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ephrata MiddleSchool, Manheim Central MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Columbia MiddleSchool?
387 students attend Columbia MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Columbia MiddleSchool students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What grades does Columbia MiddleSchool offer ?
Columbia MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Columbia MiddleSchool part of?
Columbia MiddleSchool is part of Columbia Borough SD School District.
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