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Columbia Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,243 students in Columbia Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Columbia Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,243 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Columbia Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#559 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
507 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
14%
# Black Students
86 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
528 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
42%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
93
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,970 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,137 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,970
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,137
$23,073
Best Columbia Borough School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 S 6th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Grades: K-4
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
columbia Middle School hill campus
Magnet School
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Grades: 7-8
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
columbia Middle School taylor campus
Magnet School
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Grades: 5-6
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia Borough School District?
Columbia Borough School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,243 students.
What is the rank of Columbia Borough School District?
Columbia Borough School District is ranked #544 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia Borough School District?
42% of Columbia Borough School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia Borough School District?
Columbia Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Columbia Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,137 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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