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Middle Schools

Columbia MS Hill Campus

Columbia Borough SD · Lancaster County · 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512.0

(717)684-7500

1/10
#486
Rank 486 out of 520
Top 93%
English Language Arts1/10 · #475 · 9th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #486 · 7th percentile
Science1/10 · #436 · 7th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Columbia MS Hill Campus sits in the small river town of Columbia, just across the Susquehanna from York County, where the community has a tight-knit, working-class character that's a world apart from the tourist bustle of nearby Lancaster city. The school's academic scores place it in the lower tier statewide, so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to weigh their options carefully, but those drawn to a close community feel and a manageable small-town school environment may find it fits their life well. Columbia itself has a lot of quiet charm — historic streets, river views, and a community that genuinely knows its neighbors — making it a meaningful place to grow up even as the school continues to work toward stronger outcomes.

Student Demographics

168 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
74 (44%)
White
61 (36%)
African American
17 (10%)
Multiple Races
16 (10%)

Key Indicators

English Learners23 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged121 (72%)
Students with Disabilities40 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

202
Enrollment
15.4
Teachers (FTE)
13.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #269 · 48th percentile

36 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found