Central Columbia MS

4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

587 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Central Columbia Middle School, located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the Central Columbia School District. The school is situated on a shared campus that emphasizes a structured academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous requirements of high school. It is generally recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth and social development.

Beyond academics, the school actively promotes a culture of student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, the institution strives to foster a supportive community where students can explore their interests while preparing for their future academic careers. The school benefits from its location in the Bloomsburg area, drawing on the local community to support its mission of developing responsible, well-prepared citizens.

587

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Columbia MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	513
Hispanic	23
Asian	16
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
513 (87.4%)
Two or More
32 (5.5%)
Hispanic
23 (3.9%)
Asian
16 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Central Columbia SD
Phone:	(570)784-6103
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 5 143

Grade 6 156

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 151