Below Average
#1720 of 1,992 schools in MN
Columbia Academy
Middle School · Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Columbia Heights, MN
A middle school in Columbia Heights, MN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 49TH AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbia Academy 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 Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia Heights), 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
$75,141
Median home value
$260,500
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55421; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Academy Anchor ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Prodeo Columbia Heights MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Fridley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Fridley Middle Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Columbia Heights Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Academy is listed in COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy is a public middle school in Columbia Heights, MN, part of Columbia Heights Public School Dist, serving approximately 715 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,720 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Academy
What grades does Columbia Academy serve?
Columbia Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Columbia Academy?
Columbia Academy has an enrollment of approximately 715 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Academy is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Academy rank in MN?
Columbia Academy ranks #1,720 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Columbia Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbia Academy a charter school?
No, Columbia Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Academy a Title I school?
No, Columbia Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Academy?
81.3% of students at Columbia Academy 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
- 715
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (763) 528-4701
- Area population (ZIP 55421)
- 31,051
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 55421; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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