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Columbus Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 707 students in Columbus Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Columbus Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
707 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbus Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#269 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.3%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
53%
14%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
30%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,904 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,157 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,904
$18,179
Spending / Student
$15,157
$18,122
Best Columbus Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Community High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2231
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Community Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2233
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2233
Gr: 7-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Roundy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-6218
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-6218
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus Comm School District?
Columbus Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 707 students.
What is the rank of Columbus Comm School District?
Columbus Comm School District is ranked #270 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus Comm School District?
53% of Columbus Comm School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus Comm School District?
Columbus Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Columbus Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,157 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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