East Columbus Magnet Academy vs. Fort Middle School
Should you attend East Columbus Magnet Academy or Fort 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
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Top Rankings
East Columbus Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Fort Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Overview
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).
Serving 440 students in grades 6-8, Fort 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 6% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 93% 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
395 students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2088 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2055 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
18%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
136
124
Grade 7 Students
126
149
Grade 8 Students
133
167
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
90%
77%
% White
1%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%