Serving 754 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 2% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia International Science Math & Technology Magnet's attendance zone encompasses the entire Adelanto school district, covering approximately 335.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 24.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Middle School's student population of 754 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
754 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-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 0.51, which is less 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
#9504 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
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 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Vipers
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 #9504 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 Hardy Brown College Prep, Richardson Prep Hi Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
754 students attend Columbia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Columbia Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher 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 Adelanto Elementary School District.
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