Columbia Middle School serves 197 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80% (which was equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)71%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
61%
16%
White
18%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
197 students attend Columbia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Columbia Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Peoria School District 150.
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