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#314 of 603 schools in MT
Columbus Middle School
Middle School · Columbus Elem · Columbus, MT
A Columbus Elem middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
433 N 3rd St, Columbus, MT 59019
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbus Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,189/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,905
Median home value
$352,900
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Columbus Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus Middle School is listed in Columbus Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus Middle School
Columbus Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, MT, part of Columbus Elem, serving approximately 176 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Middle School
What grades does Columbus Middle School serve?
Columbus Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Columbus Middle School?
Columbus Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus Middle School rank in MT?
Columbus Middle School ranks #314 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Columbus Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbus Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbus Middle School a charter school?
No, Columbus Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus Middle School a Title I school?
No, Columbus Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus Middle School?
29.0% of students at Columbus Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Stillwater County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (406) 322-5375
- Area population (ZIP 59019)
- 4,267
- Area median age
- 45.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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