Middle Schools in Columbus Public Schools

The Columbus Public Schools district in Nebraska has only one middle school, Columbus Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's academic performance is a concern, as it consistently scores below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the NSCAS assessments. Additionally, the school's ranking has declined over the past three years, dropping from 156 out of 223 Nebraska middle schools in 2020-2021 to 202 out of 249 in 2021-2022, and further to 203 out of 238 in the current 2022-2023 school year.

Demographic data shows that Columbus Middle School has a diverse student population, with 46.76% White, 48.13% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and Native American students. However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with 55.37% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite having adequate financial resources, with per-student spending of $13,098 and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, the school's academic performance suggests that these resources may not be effectively translating into improved student outcomes.

Overall, the data indicates that Columbus Public Schools and its sole middle school, Columbus Middle School, face significant challenges in terms of academic performance and school ranking. The district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these issues and support the diverse student population, particularly those facing socioeconomic challenges, in order to improve learning outcomes and prepare students for success.