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Columbia MS Taylor Campus
Middle School · Columbia Borough Sd · Columbia, PA
A Columbia Borough Sd middle school where students score 54 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45 N 9th St, Columbia, PA 17512
- Math 14% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia MS Taylor Campus score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Columbia MS Taylor Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,346/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$61,130
Median home value
$221,100
Median rent
$1,067/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonlight River Brethren SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Eastern York MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| The Janus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 2–12 | 5.0 mi | 77 | 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.
Columbia Borough Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia MS Taylor Campus is listed in Columbia Borough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia MS Taylor Campus
Columbia MS Taylor Campus is a public middle school in Columbia, PA, part of Columbia Borough Sd, serving approximately 209 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,572 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia MS Taylor Campus
What grades does Columbia MS Taylor Campus serve?
Columbia MS Taylor Campus serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Columbia MS Taylor Campus?
Columbia MS Taylor Campus has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia MS Taylor Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia MS Taylor Campus is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia MS Taylor Campus rank in PA?
Columbia MS Taylor Campus ranks #2,572 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Columbia MS Taylor Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia MS Taylor Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 MS Taylor Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia MS Taylor Campus has 14% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Is Columbia MS Taylor Campus a charter school?
No, Columbia MS Taylor Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia MS Taylor Campus a Title I school?
No, Columbia MS Taylor Campus is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (717) 684-4010
- Area population (ZIP 17512)
- 18,235
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 45
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 17512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 PSSA; directory SY 2023–24
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