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School Comparison

Columbia Middle
vs.
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Columbia Middle
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
  • Columbia Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (508 vs. 252).
  • Melva Davis Academy of Excellence reported a higher students per counselor than Columbia Middle (397:1 vs. 326.5:1).
  • Columbia Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (59 vs. 11).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Columbia Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (508 vs. 252).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Melva Davis Academy of Excellence reported a higher gifted & talented than Columbia Middle (52 vs. 12).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Columbia Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (59 vs. 11).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Melva Davis Academy of Excellence reported a higher students per counselor than Columbia Middle (397:1 vs. 326.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Columbia Middle
$18,289.2
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
$18,289.2
Local revenue share
Columbia Middle
10.4%
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
10.4%
State revenue share
Columbia Middle
73%
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
73%
Federal revenue share
Columbia Middle
16.6%
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
16.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Columbia Middle
51.6%
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
51.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
San Bernardino County
$82,184
San Bernardino County
$82,184
Poverty rate
San Bernardino County
13.6%
San Bernardino County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Bernardino County
22.9%
San Bernardino County
22.9%
Unemployment rate
San Bernardino County
5.1%
San Bernardino County
5.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.