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Columbia Middle School
Middle School · Dekalb County · Decatur, GA
A Dekalb County middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3001 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
- Math 8% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbia Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,551
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenforest Mccalep Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Cedar Grove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| Chapel Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Mcnair Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 788 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dekalb County
- Schools in district
- 131
- Rank in district
- #104 of 131
- District spending per student
- $15,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Middle School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Middle School
Columbia Middle School is a public middle school in Decatur, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 564 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,032 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Middle School
What grades does Columbia Middle School serve?
Columbia Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Middle School rank in GA?
Columbia Middle School ranks #2,032 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Columbia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbia Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbia Middle School a charter school?
No, Columbia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Middle School a Title I school?
No, Columbia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Middle School?
100.0% of students at Columbia Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (678) 875-0502
- Area population (ZIP 30034)
- 41,823
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30034; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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