columbia Middle School taylor campus serves 189 students in grades 5-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
columbia Middle School taylor campus's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of columbia Middle School taylor campus is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
42%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
44%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend columbia Middle School taylor campus?
189 students attend columbia Middle School taylor campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of columbia Middle School taylor campus students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of columbia Middle School taylor campus?
columbia Middle School taylor campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does columbia Middle School taylor campus offer ?
columbia Middle School taylor campus offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is columbia Middle School taylor campus part of?
columbia Middle School taylor campus is part of Columbia Borough School District.
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