Columbus Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Montana 59019 · Columbus Elem
#23 of 102 middle schools in Montana
#4923 of 15,369 nationally
About Columbus Middle School
Columbus Middle School is a public middle located in Columbus, in the Columbus Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 178 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 23rd of 102 ranked middle schools in Montana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 178.
There are 3 schools in Columbus; Columbus Middle School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Columbus Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbus Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Glasgow Middle School
Glasgow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
179 students
Florence-Carlton 6-8
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students
Shepherd Middle School
Shepherd · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students
Libby Middle School
Libby · Public middle · Grades 7–8
182 students
Three Forks 7-8
Three Forks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
182 students
Manhattan 6-8
Manhattan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
189 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus Middle School a good school?
Columbus Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #23 of 102 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Columbus Middle School rank in Montana?
Columbus Middle School ranks #23 of 102 middle schools in Montana and #4923 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbus Middle School?
Columbus Middle School had 178 students in 2025.
Is Columbus Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Columbus Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbus Middle School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Columbus Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.