COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Columbia MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Columbia Borough SD school district, located in Columbia, PA with about 391 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Columbia MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 45 N 9th St in Columbia, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Columbia Borough School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of students during their critical middle-school years, providing a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing them for the transition to high school.

The school’s online platform highlights its commitment to maintaining clear communication with families and keeping the community informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district resources. By focusing on a supportive educational atmosphere, Columbia Middle School strives to engage students through various programs and initiatives designed to build both essential academic skills and positive character development.

For more information, contact Columbia MS at (717) 684-4010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512-1307
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COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia, PA with about 391 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
391
Teachers:
24.66
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
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 391 students

White
52.9%
Hispanic/Latino
32.7%
Black or African American
8.2%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

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.