Is Columbus J H a good school?

Columbus J H ranks 1570 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Columbus J H?

In the 2022-23 school year, 333 students attended Columbus J H.

What is the racial makeup of Columbus J H?

Students at Columbus J H are 47% Hispanic, 43% White, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Columbus J H attend?

Students who attend Columbus J H usually go on to attend Columbus High School

Columbus J H

Summary:

Columbus J H is a public middle school in Columbus, Texas, serving 333 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Columbus Independent School District, which is ranked 644 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Columbus J H has a diverse student population, with 43.24% White, 46.55% Hispanic, and 8.71% African American students, its academic performance has been relatively weak compared to state and local standards. The school consistently ranks in the middle range of Texas middle schools, with proficiency rates on STAAR tests generally below the state average. However, Columbus J H performs relatively well for Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the top 215 out of 1,481 Texas middle schools, but struggles with English Language Learners and Special Education students, ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.98% to 62.46%, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, Weimar J H, a school located about 14 miles from Columbus J H, consistently outperforms Columbus J H on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and a higher overall ranking from SchoolDigger. This suggests that students in the Columbus area may have access to a higher-performing educational option nearby. Additionally, while Columbus J H's performance was relatively stronger in the past, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years, its ranking and rating have since declined, with a 2-star rating in the most recent school year.

Detail:

Public 6-8

702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934-1749

(979) 732-2891

District: Columbus Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1570^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,380

Students who attend Columbus J H usually attend:

High:

Columbus High School

Feeder schools for Columbus J H:

Elementary:

Columbus Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 333

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.5%

White:

43.2%

African American:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbus J H ranks worse than 66.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.81. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.5%), White (43.2%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbus J H is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Columbus J H employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbus J H is $10,380.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbus J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus J H 1570^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Columbus J H in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Columbus Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Independent School District (Isd) 644^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbus J H

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Rank History for all students at Columbus J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	48.27	929^th	1573	40.9%
2005	46.14	966^th	1582	38.9%
2006	50.31	884^th	1585	44.2%
2007	56.29	804^th	1684	52.3%
2008	46.05	1094^th	1718	36.3%
2009	37.05	1329^th	1763	24.6%
2010	41.03	1316^th	1803	27.0%
2011	31.64	1588^th	1895	16.2%
2012	22.25	1667^th	1951	14.6%
2013	35.08	1440^th	1973	27.0%
2014	35.75	1389^th	1987	30.1%
2015	38.96	1369^th	2043	33.0%
2016	35.75	1414^th	1987	28.8%
2017	44.67	1048^th	2027	48.3%
2018	53.07	845^th	2080	59.4%
2019	54.42	847^th	2193	61.4%
2021	47.50	1087^th	2252	51.7%
2022	47.08	1099^th	2254	51.2%
2023	41.61	1336^th	2330	42.7%
2024	34.81	1570^th	2361	33.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Columbus J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.45	863^rd	1376	37.3%
2019	37.51	894^th	1445	38.1%
2021	27.71	1296^th	1592	18.6%
2022	20.99	1514^th	1643	7.9%
2023	15.99	1634^th	1720	5.0%
2024	23.31	1509^th	1760	14.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Columbus J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.58	1431^st	1597	10.4%
2019	45.61	728^th	1626	55.2%
2021	39.64	934^th	1712	45.4%
2022	44.65	820^th	1757	53.3%
2023	28.60	1476^th	1815	18.7%
2024	24.61	1603^rd	1881	14.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.59	704^th	2039	65.5%
2019	55.39	748^th	2073	63.9%
2021	48.82	1012^th	2172	53.4%
2022	46.06	1126^th	2220	49.3%
2023	31.80	1652^nd	2251	26.6%
2024	30.51	1684^th	2224	24.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Columbus J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.81	940^th	2008	53.2%
2019	55.72	789^th	2047	61.5%
2021	51.09	965^th	2151	55.1%
2022	42.93	1218^th	2221	45.2%
2023	45.46	1184^th	2241	47.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Columbus J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	77.41	165^th	1446	88.6%
2023	76.02	215^th	1481	85.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Columbus J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.98	830^th	2008	58.7%
2019	37.48	1301^st	2058	36.8%
2021	36.40	1363^rd	2118	35.6%
2022	34.60	1521^st	2182	30.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Columbus J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	54.53	777^th	2030	61.7%
2019	51.54	857^th	2069	58.6%
2021	42.80	1174^th	2168	45.8%
2022	49.84	1011^th	2228	54.6%
2023	38.60	1377^th	2245	38.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Columbus J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.60	796^th	1167	31.8%
2019	25.73	967^th	1193	18.9%
2021	39.29	703^rd	1213	42.0%
2022	42.58	649^th	1251	48.1%
2023	36.13	795^th	1273	37.5%
2024	13.03	1233^rd	1271	3.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbus J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.86	829^th	1895	56.3%
2019	58.43	638^th	1935	67.0%
2021	39.32	1224^th	2043	40.1%
2022	33.80	1445^th	2077	30.4%
2023	31.75	1550^th	2116	26.7%
2024	30.63	1568^th	2108	25.6%

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Rank History for White students at Columbus J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.10	657^th	1673	60.7%
2019	54.72	695^th	1684	58.7%
2021	54.89	702^nd	1700	58.7%
2022	56.87	664^th	1723	61.5%
2023	45.86	980^th	1749	44.0%
2024	28.50	1371^st	1724	20.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Columbus J H

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	139	29	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	191
1990	165	30	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	225
1991	146	31	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	209
1992	151	44	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	220
1993	154	42	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	234
1994	154	51	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	239
1995	187	55	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	284
1996	187	55	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	284
1997	176	47	0	45	0	n/a	n/a	268
1998	198	35	1	54	0	n/a	n/a	288
1999	190	29	2	49	0	n/a	n/a	270
2000	179	26	1	48	0	n/a	n/a	254
2001	265	35	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	368
2002	242	32	0	80	1	n/a	n/a	355
2003	242	32	0	80	1	n/a	n/a	355
2004	245	43	1	77	1	n/a	n/a	367
2005	238	45	1	68	0	n/a	n/a	352
2006	220	57	1	76	0	n/a	n/a	354
2007	213	55	6	71	0	n/a	n/a	345
2008	199	48	6	66	0	n/a	n/a	319
2009	202	54	4	78	0	n/a	n/a	338
2010	186	53	3	90	0	n/a	n/a	332
2011	163	59	3	120	0	0	2	347
2012	164	59	3	111	0	0	5	342
2013	172	55	2	114	1	0	5	349
2014	177	47	3	123	2	0	6	358
2015	156	45	3	125	1	0	2	332
2016	144	48	2	124	1	0	5	324
2017	127	44	2	141	0	0	5	319
2018	125	40	5	154	0	0	6	330
2019	125	32	3	165	0	0	7	332
2020	143	25	2	167	0	0	7	344
2021	131	30	0	175	0	0	7	343
2022	137	34	0	168	0	0	6	345
2023	144	29	0	155	0	0	5	333

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 J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	191	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	225	14.0	16.0	n/a
1991	209	28.7	7.2	n/a
1992	220	16.4	13.4	28.2
1993	234	17.0	13.8	37.2
1994	239	17.4	13.7	35.6
1995	284	19.7	14.4	28.9
1996	284	19.7	14.4	28.9
1997	268	19.5	13.7	31
1998	288	21.3	13.5	32.6
1999	270	20.2	13.4	35.9
2000	254	21.2	12.0	34.6
2001	368	30.3	12.1	33.4
2002	355	26.1	13.6	37.5
2003	355	26.1	13.6	37.5
2004	367	26.3	14.0	37.9
2005	352	26.5	13.3	42.3
2006	354	26.3	13.5	45.5
2007	345	25.1	13.7	43.2
2008	319	25.6	12.5	38.2
2009	338	25.5	13.2	43.2
2010	332	24.9	13.3	48.5
2011	347	27.7	12.5	57.9
2012	342	26.7	12.7	59.4
2013	349	27.4	12.7	55.6
2014	358	28.3	12.6	55
2015	332	28.0	11.8	58.1
2016	324	24.0	13.5	58.6
2017	319	27.3	11.6	64.6
2018	330	26.1	12.6	63.3
2019	332	25.9	12.7	60.5
2020	344	26.8	12.8	60.5
2021	343	27.5	12.4	56
2022	345	26.2	13.1	57.7
2023	333	27.0	12.3	62.5

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 J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	191	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	225	14.0	16.0	n/a
1991	209	28.7	7.2	n/a
1992	220	16.4	13.4	28.2
1993	234	17.0	13.8	37.2
1994	239	17.4	13.7	35.6
1995	284	19.7	14.4	28.9
1996	284	19.7	14.4	28.9
1997	268	19.5	13.7	31
1998	288	21.3	13.5	32.6
1999	270	20.2	13.4	35.9
2000	254	21.2	12.0	34.6
2001	368	30.3	12.1	33.4
2002	355	26.1	13.6	37.5
2003	355	26.1	13.6	37.5
2004	367	26.3	14.0	37.9
2005	352	26.5	13.3	42.3
2006	354	26.3	13.5	45.5
2007	345	25.1	13.7	43.2
2008	319	25.6	12.5	38.2
2009	338	25.5	13.2	43.2
2010	332	24.9	13.3	48.5
2011	347	27.7	12.5	57.9
2012	342	26.7	12.7	59.4
2013	349	27.4	12.7	55.6
2014	358	28.3	12.6	55
2015	332	28.0	11.8	58.1
2016	324	24.0	13.5	58.6
2017	319	27.3	11.6	64.6
2018	330	26.1	12.6	63.3
2019	332	25.9	12.7	60.5
2020	344	26.8	12.8	60.5
2021	343	27.5	12.4	56
2022	345	26.2	13.1	57.7
2023	333	27.0	12.3	62.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbus J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$690 (7.6%)	$8,419 (92.4%)	$9,109
2020	$785 (7.0%)	$10,413 (93.0%)	$11,198
2021	$1,243 (12.0%)	$9,137 (88.0%)	$10,380

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus J H

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 847^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1336^th of 2330 Middle schools	18.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Columbus J H)	29	46	17%
6th Grade Reading (Columbus Independent School District (Isd))	29	46	17%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus J H)	44	23	21%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Independent School District (Isd))	44	23	21%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Columbus J H)	41	49	8%
7th Grade Reading (Columbus Independent School District (Isd))	41	49	8%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Columbus J H)	45	32	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Independent School District (Isd))	45	32	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Columbus J H)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Reading (Columbus Independent School District (Isd))	51	46	5%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Columbus J H)	76	40	36%
8th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Independent School District (Isd))	76	40	36%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Columbus J H)	58	40	18%
8th Grade Science (Columbus Independent School District (Isd))	58	40	18%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Columbus J H)	35	27	8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Columbus Independent School District (Isd))	35	27	8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	332	333	0.3%
African American	32	29	9.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	165	155	6.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	125	144	15.2%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.5%	62.5%	1.9%

Schools Near Columbus J H

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbus J H	Public	6-8	702 N Rampart St	Columbus	78934	Colorado County	Columbus Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 732-2891	333	27	12.3	62.5%	144 (43.2%)	29 (8.7%)	155 (46.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	34.8	1570^th of 2361 public middle schools	33.5%		41.6	1336^th of 2330 public middle schools	42.7%	234			55.4	50.9	36.4		25.0	29.1	25.5		22.7	19.3	$10,380	$1,243	$9,137
Rice Jh	Public	6-8	1093 Raider Dr	Altair	77412	Colorado County	Rice Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 234-3531	256	17	14.9	80.1%	50 (19.5%)	42 (16.4%)	157 (61.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	23.7	1917^th of 2361 public middle schools	18.8%		29.5	1731^st of 2330 public middle schools	25.7%	186	82.4		51.7	40.2	40.0		24.7	4.4	19.8		13.8	7.5	$10,456	$1,235	$9,221
Weimar J H	Public	5-8	101 N W St	Weimar	78962	Colorado County	Weimar Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 725-9515	214	16	12.9	64.5%	80 (37.4%)	22 (10.3%)	107 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	56.4	877^th of 2361 public middle schools	62.9%		65.1	648^th of 2330 public middle schools	72.2%	229	69.2	61.5	66.0	56.3	35.2	52.8	62.3	54.2	51.2	26.4	25.9	20.4	$10,771	$1,237	$9,534

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