East Columbus Magnet Academy vs. Arnold Middle School
Should I attend East Columbus Magnet Academy or Arnold Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Columbus Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Arnold Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 469 students in grades 6-8, East Columbus Magnet Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Arnold Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
469 students
623 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2056 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1625 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
171
221
Grade 7 Students
150
196
Grade 8 Students
148
206
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
26%
% Black
87%
45%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
