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Columbiana Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 498 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 11, 2012

As a past employer of Columbiana school. The leadership is great far as principal. The leadership goals is shown daily from the inside out. Teachers, administrative bodies are concerns about problems especially "bullying" is immediately handle. Parents are not afraid to send their kids to school I love columbiana Middle School where everyone is important.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 4, 2010

The atmosphere is perfectly condusive to learning. Everyone within our school cares about our students and about each other. We operate as a family, but solely in tune to the needs of our students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

I love the dedicated faculty and staff I work with.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 30, 2010

I attended CMS, and now my youngest is a student there. Through the years, the faculty and staff have consistently brought out the potential of students, and the teachers are excellent at tailoring their methods of instruction to appeal to individual learning abilities. On top of all that, everyone seems to genuinely have fun while they take our children from their 'elementary' mindset and help them mature in their social and scholastic skills.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

It is a growing school and has come a long way, but could use some help with materials and rooms they need so bad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Columbiana Middle School has excellent leadership in the Principal and Asst. Principal. Teachers are excellent, and this shows through their caring attitude toward the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

I love my job at Columbiana Middle School. The kids are special and fun to work with.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 28, 2010

I love the small town community! The administration and faculty are very accessible and open to communicate with parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

I love my class sizes. Over the years I've seen the school improve in its consistency and dedication to student achievement in both academic and social areas. The administration is strict but the rules are aimed at student safety and professionalism. The floors are always shining!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

The school provides great structure while allowing the kids to experience new freedoms. It has the qualities you look for in a small town school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

CMS is a safe and friendly environment where a student can learn life-long skills in order to suceed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

I love CMS because this school is full of dedicated teachers and administrators that go above and beyond to make sure that students are successful high schoolers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Most of our kids are fun, respectful, positive, and unspoiled. They want to learn and be challenged to excel. They don't always realize just how wonderful and smart they are compared to other schools in the county, but these are exceptional kids who just need someone to believe in them and push them to be their best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

CMS is an academically challenging, safe supportive environment where students are prepared for high school and for a successful life full of learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

It's a great place to work. Being such a small community, it gives a sense of family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2007

I'm not a parent, but I do teach at this school. I've been there less than 5 years, and there is room for improvement, although we have improved in some areas drastically. Right now, we are becoming overcrowded, our discipline system is hitting major walls in consistency, and we are making AYP on our tests. We have both poor and wonderful teachers.
—Submitted by a teacher


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

154 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

154 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
83%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

162 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

162 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
69%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

168 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

168 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
68%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students86%
Female95%
Male80%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students59%
Female63%
Male55%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Free and reduced-price lunch51%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education0%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education33%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education27%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students70%
Female77%
Male61%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch57%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education9%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

158 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
59%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education40%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 59%
Black 12% 35%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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222 Joinertown Rd
Columbiana, AL 35051
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Phone: (205) 682-6610

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