Serving 608 students in grades 5-8, Columbia Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 608 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Columbia Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Columbia Middle School is ranked #917 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
608 students attend Columbia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Columbia Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia Middle School offer ?
Columbia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Columbia Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 608 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
