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:
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Attribute
Diversity
East Columbus Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 582 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 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 16:1 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 66% (majority Black).
Serving 395 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 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
582 students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1976 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2088 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
7%
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
183
136
Grade 7 Students
202
126
Grade 8 Students
197
133
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
32%
5%
% Black
43%
90%
% White
17%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
97%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%