Middle Schools in Columbus Elementary

There is only one middle school, Columbus Middle School, located within the Columbus Elementary District in Montana. While the school is ranked within the top half of middle schools in the state, its performance metrics are generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics and science proficiency.

Columbus Middle School ranked 138 out of 222 Montana middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the bottom half of the state's middle schools. The school has a 3-star rating out of 5 from School Digger, indicating average performance. In terms of academic proficiency, 41.86% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.09%. In mathematics, 28.49% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.77%. For science, 28.13% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.16%. The school has a relatively high percentage of students, 26.4%, receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a common indicator of economic disadvantage.

Interestingly, the data shows that the elementary school in the same district, Columbus Elementary, outperforms the middle school in all three core subject areas. This could suggest a need to examine the transition from elementary to middle school and identify any factors contributing to the performance gap. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped significantly over the past few years, from 63rd out of 190 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 138th out of 222 in 2024-2025, indicating a concerning trend of declining performance.