Bultum Academy vs Columbia Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bultum Academy
Columbia Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
Columbia Academy
Columbia Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
| Measure | Bultum Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Columbia Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #775 of 923 | #243 of 266 |
| National rank | #31510 of 50,301 | #12649 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 249 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Columbia Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bultum Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 26.1).
- •Columbia Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 83.1%).
- •Bultum Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.5).
- •Columbia Academy is the larger school with 719 students compared with 249.
- •Bultum Academy is a charter school while Columbia Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bultum Academy better than Columbia Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bultum Academy ranks higher (40.6 vs 26.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bultum Academy and Columbia Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bultum Academy: 249. Columbia Academy: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bultum Academy and Columbia Academy rank in Minnesota?
Bultum Academy is 775th of 923 and Columbia Academy is 243rd of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).