Serving 104 students in grades 7-8, Columbus Community Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbus Community Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Columbus Junction, IA, encompassing approximately 138.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the zone's edges and a maximum distance of 12.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Community Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Columbus Community Junior High School's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
104 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbus Community Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Community Junior High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
34%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Community Junior High School's ranking?
Columbus Community Junior High School is ranked #864 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Columbus Community Junior High School?
104 students attend Columbus Community Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Columbus Community Junior High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus Community Junior High School?
Columbus Community Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbus Community Junior High School offer ?
Columbus Community Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbus Community Junior High School part of?
Columbus Community Junior High School is part of Columbus Comm School District.
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