Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Falls Jr High School ranks in the top 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Falls Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Columbia Falls Jr High School's student population of 543 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Columbia Falls Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Falls Jr High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#335 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Falls Jr High School's ranking?
Columbia Falls Jr High School is ranked #335 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 35% MT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Columbia Falls Jr High School?
543 students attend Columbia Falls Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Columbia Falls Jr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Falls Jr High School part of?
Columbia Falls Jr High School is part of Columbia Falls Elementary School District.
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