Serving 314 students in grades 4-9, Columbia 6th Grade Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-9
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia 6th Grade Academy's student population of 314 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-9
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia 6th Grade Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia 6th Grade Academy is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1390 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
47%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
44%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia 6th Grade Academy's ranking?
Columbia 6th Grade Academy is ranked #1390 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Columbia 6th Grade Academy?
314 students attend Columbia 6th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Columbia 6th Grade Academy students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia 6th Grade Academy?
Columbia 6th Grade Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbia 6th Grade Academy offer ?
Columbia 6th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-9
What school district is Columbia 6th Grade Academy part of?
Columbia 6th Grade Academy is part of Logansport Community Sch Corp School District.
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