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Preschool | Grades 6-8 | Muscogee County

East Columbus Magnet Academy is located in Columbus, GA and is one of 16 middle schools in Muscogee County School District. It is a magnet school that serves 630 students in grades 6-8.

Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.

East Columbus Magnet Academy made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See East Columbus Magnet Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, East Columbus Magnet Academy had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about East Columbus Magnet Academy's students and teachers. more

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6100 Georgetown Dr, Columbus, GA 31907

(706) 565-3026

http://ecma.mcsdga.net

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 630

52% 48%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, East Columbus Magnet Academy had 82% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

91%

Two or More Races

White

Hispanic

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Muscogee County District Spending

$9,628Per Pupil

The Muscogee County spends $9,628 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 33% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Muscogee County District

14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, East Columbus Magnet Academy had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the CRCT

What is it?

The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.

About the MGWA

What is it?

The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.

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