Columbus Middle School

Summary:

Columbus Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Columbus, Mississippi, with a student population of 667. The school is part of the Columbus Municipal School District, which is ranked 113 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student body is predominantly African American (94% in 2022-2023).

Columbus Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Belle Shivers Middle School, Fifth Street School, Caledonia Middle School, and New Hope Middle School. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 19.8% to 20%, compared to the state average of 39.7% to 42%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 26.3% to 28.1%, compared to the state average of 51.8% to 57.2%. Additionally, Columbus Middle School has been ranked in the bottom quarter of Mississippi middle schools for the past several years, with a ranking between 215 and 251 out of 252 to 272 schools.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (100% free and reduced lunch rate) and the relatively high student-teacher ratio (12.6 to 14.7 students per teacher) at Columbus Middle School may be contributing factors to the school's poor academic performance. These challenges can make it difficult to provide the necessary resources and individualized attention for student success. While the data suggests significant room for improvement, addressing the underlying factors and implementing targeted interventions could potentially help the school improve its educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 175 Highway 373
       Columbus, MS  39705


(662) 241-7300

District: Columbus Municipal School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,593 Help


Students who attend Columbus Middle School usually attend:

High:    Columbus High School

Feeder schools for Columbus Middle School:

Elementary:    Cook Elementary School
    Fairview Elementary School
    Franklin Academy
    Sale Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  667

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.0%
Hispanic:
2.2%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbus Middle School ranks worse than 90.9% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94%), Hispanic (2.2%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbus Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Columbus Middle School employs 49.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbus Middle School is $8,593.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Columbus Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Middle School 240th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Columbus Middle School in the ranking list.)

Columbus Municipal School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Municipal School District 113th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbus Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 30.69 195th 270 27.8%
2013 21.21 221st 269 17.8%
2014 22.76 211th 264 20.1%
2015 12.66 251st 266 5.6%
2016 16.82 223rd 260 14.2%
2017 15.89 230th 272 15.4%
2018 15.39 215th 252 14.7%
2019 11.32 237th 264 10.2%
2021 11.59 232nd 257 9.7%
2022 11.63 234th 257 8.9%
2023 10.48 227th 243 6.6%
2024 12.64 240th 264 9.1%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Columbus Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbus Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 64 896 8 10 0 0 1 0 979
2013 66 874 10 10 0 1 1 0 962
2014 59 882 4 8 1 0 1 0 955
2015 61 853 4 7 0 0 0 0 925
2016 51 812 4 12 0 0 0 0 879
2017 52 767 6 14 0 0 5 0 844
2018 36 803 8 14 0 0 2 0 863
2019 33 775 8 15 0 0 2 0 833
2020 37 783 6 11 0 0 5 0 842
2021 31 752 3 14 0 0 6 0 806
2022 24 683 2 14 0 0 5 0 728
2023 14 627 1 15 0 0 10 0 667

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbus Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 979 71.2 13.7 89.1
2013 962 62.0 15.5 87.4
2014 955 72.3 13.2 90.7
2015 925 68.0 13.6 100
2016 879 67.0 13.1 100
2017 844 60.0 14.0 100
2018 863 59.1 14.5 100
2019 833 59.8 13.9 100
2020 842 57.4 14.6 100
2021 806 54.7 14.7 100
2022 728 57.4 12.6 100
2023 667 49.9 13.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbus Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 979 71.2 13.7 89.1
2013 962 62.0 15.5 87.4
2014 955 72.3 13.2 90.7
2015 925 68.0 13.6 100
2016 879 67.0 13.1 100
2017 844 60.0 14.0 100
2018 863 59.1 14.5 100
2019 833 59.8 13.9 100
2020 842 57.4 14.6 100
2021 806 54.7 14.7 100
2022 728 57.4 12.6 100
2023 667 49.9 13.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbus Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,247 (14.5%) $7,346 (85.5%) $8,593

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 237th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 227th of 243 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Middle School)15.421.2
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Municipal School District)15.421.2
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Middle School)20.810.6
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Municipal School District)20.810.6
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Middle School)17.416.9
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Municipal School District)17.416.9
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Middle School)24.220.1
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Municipal School District)24.220.1
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Middle School)13.619.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Municipal School District)13.619.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Middle School)1017.3
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Municipal School District)1017.3
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Columbus Middle School)26.829.7
 2.9%
   8th Grade Science (Columbus Municipal School District)26.829.7
 2.9%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Columbus Middle School)64.345
 19.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Columbus Municipal School District)26.933.6
 6.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.364.9
 15.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students833667
 19.9%
African American775627
 19.1%
American Indian00
Asian81
 87.5%
Hispanic1515
Pacific Islander00
White3314
 57.6%
Two or More Races210
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 667 students attended Columbus Middle School.

Students who attend Columbus Middle School usually go on to attend Columbus High School

Columbus Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Mississippi middle schools.

Students at Columbus Middle School are 94% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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