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 was 7% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2344 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
47%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
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 #2344 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 39% 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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