Serving 527 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Falls Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Falls Jr High School's student population of 527 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Falls Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Falls Jr High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Falls Jr High School's ranking?
Columbia Falls Jr High School is ranked #451 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Columbia Falls Jr High School often compared to?
Columbia Falls Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalispell Middle School, Whitefish Middle 5-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Columbia Falls Jr High School?
527 students attend Columbia Falls Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Columbia Falls Jr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Falls Jr High School?
Columbia Falls Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Columbia Falls Jr High School offer ?
Columbia Falls Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Columbia Falls Jr High School part of?
Columbia Falls Jr High School is part of Columbia Falls Elem School District.
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