Central Columbia School District schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information

Welcome! Sign In My School List (0)


Schools Community Articles

Home

Research & Compare

Parent Community

Learning Disabilities

Action for Education

Library

Central Columbia School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Columbia County
Map >

PH: (570) 784-2850

Grades K-12
2121 students
3 schools

View all schools in this district >

Compare schools in this district:

PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

75% (2008)

72% (2007)

67% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

79% (2007)

86% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

62% (2008)

67% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

72% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

59% (2008)

61% (2007)

60% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing

49% (2008)

65% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

74% (2007)

62% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

73% (2008)

69% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

68% (2008)

60% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

80% (2008)

76% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

72% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

87% (2008)

75% (2007)

80% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

83% (2008)

77% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

64% (2007)

72% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

78% (2008)

77% (2007)

85% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

97% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)

67% (2007)

64% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

PSSA Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
IEP	53%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
IEP	67%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	62%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
IEP	17%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	76%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
IEP	39%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	65%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
IEP	8%

Writing	This District
All Students	49%
Female	54%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
IEP	4%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
IEP	24%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
IEP	27%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
IEP	20%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	89%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	20%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	15%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
IEP	36%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	92%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
IEP	40%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
IEP	14%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
IEP	11%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	53%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	58%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
IEP	5%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	96%	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	2%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	16%
Hispanic	<1%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	18%	31%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,378	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	62%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

Healthy Kids: Family fitness tips, managing TV time and quick, tasty recipes