Columbus Middle School
Tel:
(662) 241-7300
Columbus Middle School serves 863 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Columbus Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Columbus Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Columbus Middle School's student population of 863 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 863 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
Columbus Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Columbus Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #666 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 93% | 48% |
| White | 4% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Columbus Municipal School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Columbus Middle School is Middle School For Math And Science (5.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West Lowndes High School (9.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cook Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Cmsd Alternative School Alternative School
2.7 miles
924 20th Street North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250 2.7 n/a n/a - Columbus Cook Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 558 students
3.4 miles
2217 N Seventh Street
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7180 3.4 PK-5 558 - Columbus Franklin Academy Grades: PK-5 | 328 students
4.8 miles
501 N Third Avenue
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150 4.8 PK-5 328 - Columbus Stokes Beard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 441 students
5.0 miles
311 Martin Luther King Dr.
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270 5.0 PK-5 441 - Columbus Middle School For Math And Science Magnet School
Grades: 11-12 | 234 students
5.1 miles
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7360 5.1 11-12 234
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