Serving 97 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 24:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Columbus Community Junior High School's student population of 97 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbus Community Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Community Junior High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
56%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
31%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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 #849 out of 1,233 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
97 students attend Columbus Community Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Columbus Community Junior High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% 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 24:1, 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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