Richards Middle School vs East Columbus Magnet Academy
Richards Middle School has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 4.8/10. Richards Middle School is significantly larger with 809 students, about 2.0× the size of East Columbus Magnet Academy (413). In math proficiency, Richards Middle School leads at 44.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Richards Middle School
Columbus, GA
7.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
809 students
East Columbus Magnet Academy
Columbus, GA
4.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
413 students
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| Metric | Richards Middle School | East Columbus Magnet Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.0 | 3.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.3% | 98.3% |
| Environment Score | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| State Rank | #469 of 2,270 | #1,919 of 2,270 |
| State Percentile | 79th | 16th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Richards Middle School | East Columbus Magnet Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 44.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 48.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbus (31906) | Columbus (31907) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,913 | $52,620 |
| Median Home Value | $170,400 | $142,000 |
| Median Rent | $872 | $1,103 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 30.8% | 22.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% | 18.2% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 21 min |