Columbia Middle School

17600 East Columbia Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 636 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Columbia Middle School's student population of 636 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Shapes a Successful Future

School Rankings

Columbia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1519 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
9%
33%
27%
45%
(20-21)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
48%
37%
Black
17%
5%
White
23%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
(22-23)
52.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Cougars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbia Middle School's ranking?
Columbia Middle School is ranked #1519 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Columbia Middle School often compared to?
Columbia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mrachek Middle School, Horizon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
636 students attend Columbia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Columbia Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Columbia Middle School located?
Columbia Middle School is located in the Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Aurora Knolls Hutchinson Heights.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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