East Columbus Magnet Academy

6100 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ECM

395 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Columbus Magnet Academy (ECMA) is a specialized middle school located in Columbus, Georgia, operating under the Muscogee County School District. As a magnet institution, the school is designed to offer a rigorous academic curriculum that draws students from across the district who are seeking an enriched learning environment. The school places a high priority on academic achievement, personal responsibility, and preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured and supportive educational framework.

Beyond its core curriculum, ECMA is recognized for its diverse extracurricular opportunities, which are intended to foster student engagement and holistic development. By focusing on both scholarly excellence and character building, the academy strives to cultivate a sense of community pride among its students, faculty, and families. For those seeking more specific information regarding admissions, school events, or detailed academic programming, the school’s official website serves as a central hub for district-provided updates and resources.

395

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Columbus Magnet Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	18
Black	355
Two or More	16

Black
355 (89.9%)
Hispanic
18 (4.6%)
Two or More
16 (4.1%)
White
6 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)565-3026
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ECM
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Columbus Magnet Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	136
Grade 7	126
Grade 8	133

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Columbus Magnet Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	49.9%
Male	198	50.1%

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