Columbia Middle School

17600 East Columbia Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Columbia Middle School serves 683 students in grades 6-8.
Columbia Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Columbia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Columbia Middle School's student population of 683 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
683 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Columbia Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Columbia Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1457 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
47%
35%
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Black
15%
4%
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White
24%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbia Middle School's ranking?
Columbia Middle School is ranked #1457 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
683 students attend Columbia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Columbia Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbia Middle School offer ?
Columbia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Columbia Middle School part of?

School Reviews

5   8/5/2013
I'm about to start 6 grade at this school I'm a very nice and smart girl I'm very excited to start this school
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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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