Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

Summary:

Columbia Middle School Hill Campus is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Columbia Borough School District in Pennsylvania, with an enrollment of 200 students.

The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania middle schools, with only 9.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 28% proficient or better in PSSA ELA, significantly below the state averages. Compared to other middle schools in the district and nearby districts, such as Wheatland Middle School and Elizabethtown Area Middle School, Columbia Middle School Hill Campus underperforms academically. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American and White students, who are ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Pennsylvania middle schools in their respective categories.

Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 93.5%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This, combined with the school's consistently low performance, suggests a clear need for targeted interventions and additional support to help improve academic outcomes and address the underlying factors contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 7-8

901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512

(717) 684-7500

District: Columbia Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
729^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 197

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.7%

Hispanic:

39.6%

African American:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbia Middle School Hill Campus ranks worse than 81.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.09. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.7%), Hispanic (39.6%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Columbia Middle School Hill Campus employs 16 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia Middle School Hill Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Middle School Hill Campus 729^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Columbia Middle School Hill Campus in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Columbia Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Borough School District 548^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

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Rank History for all students at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.84	759^th	893	15.0%
2024	16.09	729^th	891	18.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.56	60^th	150	60.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.28	803^rd	874	8.1%
2024	16.96	742^nd	877	15.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.13	699^th	860	18.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.54	576^th	660	12.7%
2024	34.04	429^th	672	36.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.38	701^st	870	19.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.09	380^th	408	6.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.16	324^th	362	10.5%
2024	28.80	263^rd	362	27.3%

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Rank History for White students at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.61	660^th	681	3.1%
2024	6.85	648^th	673	3.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0
2023	87	13	80	20	200
2024	86	17	78	16	197

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	200	14.8	13.4	93.5
2024	197	16.0	12.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	200	14.8	13.4	93.5
2024	197	16.0	12.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)						PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbia Middle School Hill Campus	Public	7-8	901 Ironville Pike	Columbia	17512	Lancaster County	Columbia Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(717) 684-7500	197	16	12.3		86 (43.7%)	17 (8.6%)	78 (39.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.1%)	16.1	729^th of 891 public middle schools	18.2%		12.8	759^th of 893 public middle schools	15.0%	30				14.1	6.1	9.4		26.0	26.0				31.0	26.0	28.0
Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus	Public	5-6	45 N 9th St	Columbia	17512	Lancaster County	Columbia Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(717) 684-4010	209	15	14.2		87 (41.6%)	20 (9.6%)	85 (40.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.1%)								(n/a)		16.2	11.9			14.1					32.0	20.3			26.4
Donegal Junior High School	Public	7-8	915 Anderson Ferry Road	Mount Joy	17552	Lancaster County	Donegal School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 928-2900	445	31	14.3	50.6%	338 (76.0%)	16 (3.6%)	64 (14.4%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	72.2	226^th of 891 public middle schools	74.6%		69.8	250^th of 893 public middle schools	72.0%	24				36.1	39.2	37.7		67.6	67.6				55.9	59.7	57.8	$14,272	$1,086	$13,186
Eastern York Middle School	Public	6-8	746 Cool Creek Rd	Wrightsville	17368	York County	Eastern York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 252-3400	522	40	12.9	51.1%	452 (86.6%)	8 (1.5%)	43 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	67.3	283^rd of 891 public middle schools	68.2%		73	218^th of 893 public middle schools	75.6%	65			37.3	26.4	37.2	34.0		66.7	66.7			53.8	59.2	63.9	59.1	$15,497	$552	$14,944
Landisville Middle School	Public	7-8	340 Mumma Dr	Landisville	17538	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 898-5607	512	40	12.7	38.1%	366 (71.5%)	22 (4.3%)	90 (17.6%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	84.7	103^rd of 891 public middle schools	88.4%		80.3	147^th of 893 public middle schools	83.5%	44				52.2	46.9	49.5		71.5	71.5				63.1	67.3	65.2	$17,228	$221	$17,006
Landisville Intrmd Center	Public	4-6	330 Mumma Drive	Landisville	17538	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 898-5590	482	31	15.3	30.7%	349 (72.4%)	19 (3.9%)	66 (13.7%)	21 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)								(n/a)	73.1	67.6	64.0			68.3	92.1		92.1	76.1	68.8	74.2			73.2	$14,954	$283	$14,670
Centerville Middle School	Public	7-8	865 Centerville Rd	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 898-5580	607	45	13.4	99.5%	425 (70.0%)	34 (5.6%)	102 (16.8%)	23 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.6%)	81.6	128^th of 891 public middle schools	85.6%		72.8	219^th of 893 public middle schools	75.5%	91				40.9	45.2	43.1		65.9	65.9				70.4	66.3	68.3	$17,113	$246	$16,867
Manor Middle School	Public	7-8	2950 Charlestown Rd	Lancaster	17603	Lancaster County	Penn Manor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 872-9510	466	34	13.7	52.1%	274 (58.8%)	28 (6.0%)	122 (26.2%)	22 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	83.3	114^th of 891 public middle schools	87.2%		75.8	188^th of 893 public middle schools	78.9%	74				52.1	44.5	48.4		65.8	65.8				63.9	68.6	66.2	$14,077	$1,214	$12,863
Wheatland Middle School	Public	6-8	919 Hamilton Park Dr	Lancaster	17603	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 291-6285	448	47	9.4	86.2%	69 (15.4%)	66 (14.7%)	241 (53.8%)	38 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.6%)	22.1	674^th of 891 public middle schools	24.4%		15.4	730^th of 893 public middle schools	18.3%	56			16.9	17.9	14.1	16.4		32.0	32.0			28.2	31.6	33.4	30.7	$23,102	$3,511	$19,591
Elizabethtown Area Middle School	Public	6-8	600 E High St	Elizabethtown	17022	Lancaster County	Elizabethtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 361-7525	843	58	14.4	40.3%	690 (81.9%)	28 (3.3%)	55 (6.5%)	28 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.7%)	79.7	140^th of 891 public middle schools	84.3%		73.4	213^th of 893 public middle schools	76.1%	73			50.4	53.5	35.7	46.7		65.1	65.1			72.4	63.4	60.0	65.2	$15,101	$461	$14,640

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Middle School Hill Campus

How many students attend Columbia Middle School Hill Campus?

In the 2023-24 school year, 197 students attended Columbia Middle School Hill Campus.

What district is Columbia Middle School Hill Campus in?

Columbia Borough School District

Is Columbia Middle School Hill Campus a good school?

Columbia Middle School Hill Campus ranks in the bottom 18.2% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Columbia Middle School Hill Campus?

Students at Columbia Middle School Hill Campus are 44% White, 40% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races.

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