Serving 715 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbia Academy's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
鈥淐reating worlds of opportunity for each and every learner.鈥
School Rankings
Columbia Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
50%
12%
Black
29%
12%
White
13%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Academy's ranking?
Columbia Academy is ranked #1665 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Columbia Academy often compared to?
Columbia Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Global Academy, Fridley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Columbia Academy?
715 students attend Columbia Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Columbia Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Academy?
Columbia Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia Academy offer ?
Columbia Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Academy part of?
Columbia Academy is part of Columbia Heights Public School District.
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