C+
Average
66/100

Columbiana Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 222 Joinertown Road, Columbiana, AL 35051
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 48th percentile in Alabama
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
412
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%48/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 38th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency43% (+2 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency14% (−6 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%16%reading -13 pts, math -13 pts27th percentile (list)
Black22%3%reading -7 pts, math -3 pts31st percentile (list)
Hispanic35%15%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts54th percentile (list)
Low-income32%3%reading -2 pts, math -7 pts35th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 222 Joinertown Road
City Columbiana
ZIP Code 35051
District 0103030
NCES School ID 010303001173
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35051

Understanding the community around Columbiana Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,563
Per Capita Income $33,653
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%
High School or Higher 84.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $230,000
Median Rent $830
Owner-Occupied 79.2%
Renter-Occupied 20.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Columbiana Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.8%
Hispanic/Latino 11.4%
Black 11.2%
Two or More Races 3.2%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 412
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Columbiana Middle School?
Columbiana Middle School has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Columbiana Middle School?
Columbiana Middle School has 412 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Columbiana Middle School serve?
Columbiana Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Columbiana Middle School receive per student?
Columbiana Middle School receives $12,606 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Columbiana Middle School in 35051 ▼
Avg Home Value
$322,638
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
20.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026