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Columbia Middle

Summary:

Columbia Middle School is a public middle school in Columbia, North Carolina, serving 111 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with 31.53% White, 31.53% African American, 27.93% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, and 7.21% two or more races. Columbia Middle is part of the Tyrrell County Schools district, which is ranked 150 out of 242 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Academically, Columbia Middle School's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the percentage of students proficient or better in EOG/Mathematics ranged from 30.6% to 42.9%, compared to the state average of 46.9% to 54.3%. Similarly, the school's performance in EOG/Reading ranged from 27.8% to 60.7% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 48.4% to 51.4%. However, the school's performance in EOG/Science for 8th grade was better, with 62.1% proficient or better, but still below the state average of 70.1%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools and has been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

One notable factor is the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.3% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and may present unique challenges for the school in terms of resource allocation and student support. Despite the school's below-average academic performance, its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.1 to 14.5 students per teacher, suggest that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve overall student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 920 Main Street
       Columbia, NC  27925

(252) 796-0369

District: Tyrrell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
509th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,061 Help


Students who attend Columbia Middle usually attend:

High:    Columbia High

Feeder schools for Columbia Middle:

Elementary:    Tyrrell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  92

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.8%
Hispanic:
28.3%
White:
26.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbia Middle ranks worse than 64.2% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Columbia Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.8%), Hispanic (28.3%), White (26.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia Middle is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia Middle is $13,061.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Middle 509th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Columbia Middle in the ranking list.)

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Tyrrell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Tyrrell County Schools 150th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbia Middle

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Rank History for all students at Columbia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.43 416th 598 30.4%
2007 53.95 320th 606 47.2%
2008 55.20 303rd 620 51.1%
2009 56.99 324th 630 48.6%
2010 59.44 315th 640 50.8%
2011 48.79 400th 648 38.3%
2012 39.56 469th 662 29.2%
2013 34.88 442nd 673 34.3%
2014 27.42 460th 627 26.6%
2015 24.78 547th 705 22.4%
2016 40.89 431st 692 37.7%
2017 51.42 353rd 694 49.1%
2018 20.40 562nd 691 18.7%
2019 21.42 620th 737 15.9%
2021 13.04 664th 741 10.4%
2022 18.35 673rd 786 14.4%
2023 32.87 530th 784 32.4%
2024 37.63 509th 793 35.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.90 435th 604 28.0%
2019 29.01 493rd 639 22.8%
2021 7.34 622nd 633 1.7%
2022 20.08 603rd 689 12.5%
2023 38.77 459th 735 37.6%
2024 44.44 396th 743 46.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.80 516th 656 21.3%
2019 23.98 563rd 684 17.7%
2021 10.14 661st 706 6.4%
2022 16.86 644th 733 12.1%
2023 49.46 368th 731 49.7%
2024 43.82 420th 738 43.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Columbia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.76 154th 475 67.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.01 589th 665 11.4%
2019 22.00 586th 697 15.9%
2021 18.61 600th 711 15.6%
2022 23.91 588th 748 21.4%
2023 25.86 579th 747 22.5%
2024 32.50 530th 751 29.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Columbia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.67 392nd 494 20.6%
2019 23.53 450th 519 13.3%
2021 13.82 516th 533 3.2%
2022 15.56 515th 550 6.4%
2023 41.12 309th 559 44.7%
2024 46.40 272nd 560 51.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.29 304th 472 35.6%
2019 30.02 388th 493 21.3%
2021 32.15 379th 522 27.4%
2022 22.76 456th 541 15.7%
2023 33.06 400th 553 27.7%
2024 53.52 240th 564 57.4%
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Rank History for White students at Columbia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.30 569th 596 4.5%
2019 30.65 491st 624 21.3%
2021 16.14 572nd 632 9.5%
2022 11.73 632nd 658 4.0%
2023 20.08 566th 656 13.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Columbia Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 85 74 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2003 85 74 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2004 81 65 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2005 71 68 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2006 75 66 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2007 57 57 0 14 0 n/a n/a 1 129
2008 48 51 0 12 0 n/a n/a 1 112
2009 40 48 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2010 52 53 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2011 57 48 2 14 1 0 12 0 134
2012 65 40 3 20 0 0 12 0 140
2013 63 46 5 18 0 0 15 0 147
2014 56 43 6 14 0 0 9 0 128
2015 39 47 5 18 0 0 9 0 118
2016 43 41 6 18 0 0 4 0 112
2017 45 38 5 24 1 0 6 0 119
2018 49 48 4 28 0 0 6 0 135
2019 55 63 2 40 0 0 6 0 166
2020 42 53 1 39 0 1 15 0 151
2021 43 45 1 36 0 1 13 0 139
2022 41 38 2 30 0 1 11 0 123
2023 35 35 2 31 0 0 8 0 111
2024 24 32 2 26 0 0 8 0 92

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 168 11.0 15.3 64.3
2003 168 11.0 15.3 64.3
2004 155 10.0 15.5 65.2
2005 151 10.0 15.1 64.9
2006 156 11.0 14.2 66
2007 129 11.9 10.8 64.8
2008 112 10.9 10.3 56.8
2009 103 10.4 9.9 54.4
2010 121 10.6 11.3 61.2
2011 134 11.5 11.6 65.7
2012 140 11.6 12.0 60.7
2013 147 10.2 14.2 63.9
2014 128 9.7 13.1 76.6
2015 118 10.0 11.8 81.4
2016 112 8.0 14.0 78.6
2017 119 10.6 11.1 77.3
2018 135 10.4 12.8 97.8
2019 166 12.5 13.1 98.2
2020 151 10.0 15.0 98
2021 139 11.9 11.6 97.8
2022 123 11.0 11.1 97.6
2023 111 7.6 14.5 97.3
2024 92 8.7 10.5 96.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 168 11.0 15.3 64.3
2003 168 11.0 15.3 64.3
2004 155 10.0 15.5 65.2
2005 151 10.0 15.1 64.9
2006 156 11.0 14.2 66
2007 129 11.9 10.8 64.8
2008 112 10.9 10.3 56.8
2009 103 10.4 9.9 54.4
2010 121 10.6 11.3 61.2
2011 134 11.5 11.6 65.7
2012 140 11.6 12.0 60.7
2013 147 10.2 14.2 63.9
2014 128 9.7 13.1 76.6
2015 118 10.0 11.8 81.4
2016 112 8.0 14.0 78.6
2017 119 10.6 11.1 77.3
2018 135 10.4 12.8 97.8
2019 166 12.5 13.1 98.2
2020 151 10.0 15.0 98
2021 139 11.9 11.6 97.8
2022 123 11.0 11.1 97.6
2023 111 7.6 14.5 97.3
2024 92 8.7 10.5 96.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,221 (9.3%) $11,840 (90.7%) $13,061

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 620th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 530th of 784 Middle schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Middle)40.718.9
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tyrrell County Schools)40.718.9
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Columbia Middle)46.332.4
 13.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Tyrrell County Schools)46.332.4
 13.9%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Middle)2540
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tyrrell County Schools)2540
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Columbia Middle)37.553.8
 16.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Tyrrell County Schools)37.553.8
 16.3%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Columbia Middle)2829.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tyrrell County Schools)2829.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Columbia Middle)4247.7
 5.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Tyrrell County Schools)4247.7
 5.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Columbia Middle)7665.9
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Tyrrell County Schools)7665.9
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students166111
 33.1%
African American6335
 44.4%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic4031
 22.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5535
 36.4%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.2%97.3%
 0.9%

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Columbia Middle ranks 509th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Columbia Middle usually go on to attend Columbia High

In the 2023-24 school year, 92 students attended Columbia Middle.

Students at Columbia Middle are 35% African American, 28% Hispanic, 26% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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