Columbia Academy vs Fridley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Academy
Columbia Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
Fridley Middle
Fridley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
694 students
| Measure | Columbia Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Fridley Middle Fridley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 266 | #211 of 266 |
| National rank | #12649 of 15,369 | #9509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 719 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Fridley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fridley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 26.1).
- •Fridley Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Fridley Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Fridley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 78.7%).
- •Fridley Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.5).
- •Columbia Academy is the larger school with 719 students compared with 694.
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 Columbia Academy better than Fridley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fridley Middle ranks higher (41.4 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 Columbia Academy and Fridley Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Fridley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Academy: 719. Fridley Middle: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Academy and Fridley Middle rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Academy is 243rd of 266 and Fridley Middle is 211th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).