East Columbus Magnet Academy vs. Arnold Middle School
Should you attend East Columbus Magnet Academy or Arnold Middle School? 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
East Columbus Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Arnold Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
413 students
625 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2117 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1837 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
20%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
125
215
Grade 7 Students
139
205
Grade 8 Students
149
205
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
88%
46%
% White
2%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
