Arnold Middle School vs. East Columbus Magnet Academy
Should you attend Arnold Middle School or East Columbus Magnet Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arnold Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East Columbus Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 625 students in grades 6-8, Arnold Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, East Columbus Magnet Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
625 students
413 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1837 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2117 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
15%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
215
125
Grade 7 Students
205
139
Grade 8 Students
205
149
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
30%
5%
% Black
46%
88%
% White
17%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
