Columbus School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 4 public schools in Columbus School District, serving 1,355 students. Columbus School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
- Public schools in Columbus School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
- The top ranked public schools in Columbus School District are Columbus Middle School, Discovery Charter School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Wisconsin public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Columbus School District |
| School District Website | http://www.columbus.k12.wi.us |
| School District Phone Number | (920) 623-5950 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WI) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 2,287 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,355 Students | 861,712 Students |
| # of Teachers | 88 Teachers | 58,136 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Columbus School District, which is ranked within the7/, top 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.49 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 10,619 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 18 Students | 34,180 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 91 Students | 103,433 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 12% |
| # of Black Students | 17 Students | 79,012 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 1,166 Students | 601,232 Students |
| % White Students | 86% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 667 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 55 Students | 32,570 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 99 | 55,187 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 95 | 56,921 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 84 | 57,618 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 110 | 58,448 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 90 | 60,887 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 89 | 61,995 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 96 | 62,832 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 90 | 61,625 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 103 | 61,657 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 94 | 62,439 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 117 | 66,005 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 104 | 64,405 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 86 | 64,611 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 98 | 67,082 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,197 in this school district is less than the state average of 14961. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,891 is less than the state average of $14,667. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WI) |
| Total Revenue | $15 MM | $2 MM |
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| Spending | $14 MM | $2 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,197 | 14961 |
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| Spending / Student | $11,891 | 14667 |
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Columbus School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Columbus Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 56%
Rank:8/, Top 30%400 S Dickason Blvd10
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 4-8 | 472 students
- Discovery Charter School Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:7/, Top 50%200 Fuller St10
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: K-3 | 113 students
- Columbus High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:6/, Top 50%1164 Farnham St10
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 9-12 | 405 students
- Columbus Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%200 Fuller St10
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: PK-3 | 365 students
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