COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Columbia Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Decatur, GA with about 900 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 64 teachers, Columbia Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Columbia Middle School, located at 3001 Columbia Drive in Decatur, Georgia, is a public middle school serving students within the DeKalb County School District. Situated in a suburban area of South DeKalb, the school serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community, focusing on the academic and social development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in various core subjects and elective programs meant to foster critical thinking and personal growth.
In addition to its academic offerings, Columbia Middle School emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture and student involvement. The institution typically coordinates a range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and academic organizations, to help students explore their interests and build a sense of community. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education and to encourage the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Columbia Middle School at (678) 875-0502 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decatur, GA with about 900 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 900
- Teachers:
- 64.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 900 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.