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Columbus Middle School

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Columbus Middle School ranks 138 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

138^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Columbus Middle School is a public middle school located in Columbus, Montana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 178 students. The school is part of the Columbus Elementary District, which is ranked 136 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Columbus Middle School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 6th out of 58 middle schools in 2017-2018 (with a 5-star rating) to a low of 138th out of 222 middle schools in 2024-2025 (with a 2-star rating). The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science, is generally lower than the state averages and the performance of the nearby Absarokee 6-8 and Joliet Middle School. Additionally, Columbus Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 26.4% to 28.98%, suggesting a higher socioeconomic need compared to the state average.

When comparing Columbus Middle School to the nearby middle schools, some interesting observations emerge. Reed Point 7-8, a small middle school with only 11 students, has the highest academic performance among the nearby schools, with proficiency rates exceeding 90% in ELA and Math in 2024-2025. In contrast, Roberts 7-8, the smallest middle school with only 18 students, has the lowest academic performance and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (100%).

178

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$2,216

Per pupil spending ?

26.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019

(406) 322-5375

District: Columbus Elementary

Students who attend Columbus Middle School usually attend:

High:

Columbus High School

Feeder schools for Columbus Middle School:

Elementary:

Columbus Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2013 → 38th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (34% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 42 percentile points since 2013

!Science scores 10 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg47%

Montana avg40%

138^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

136^th of 387Columbus Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	41.3	138 of 222	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.6	76 of 187	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.8	63 of 190	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.0	84 of 200	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.3	22 of 60	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.4	6 of 58	89.7%	★★★★★
2017	68.4	13 of 55	76.4%	★★★★☆
2016	77.3	12 of 81	85.2%	★★★★☆
2015	43.8	81 of 156	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	73.0	32 of 159	79.9%	★★★★☆
2012	57.1	79 of 156	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.6	53 of 161	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.6	35 of 156	77.6%	★★★★☆
2009	76.6	17 of 147	88.4%	★★★★☆
2008	79.3	17 of 149	88.6%	★★★★☆
2007	77.8	17 of 147	88.4%	★★★★☆
2006	88.5	3 of 146	97.9%	★★★★★
2005	57.1	77 of 164	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	66.3	54 of 171	68.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts42%~ state avg

Mathematics28%-8 vs state

Science28%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Columbus Middle School	Public	6-8	415 N 3rd St	Columbus	59019	Stillwater County	Columbus Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 322-5375	178	10	18.2	26.4%	162 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	41.3	138^th of 222 public middle schools	37.8%					(n/a)	41.9	28.5	$2,216
Absarokee 6-8	Public	6-8	327 S Woodard Ave	Absarokee	59001	Stillwater County	Absarokee Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 328-4583	41	4	10.0	26.8%	37 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	62.9	64^th of 222 public middle schools	71.2%		54.3	53^rd of 123 public middle schools	56.9%	11	55.0	41.9	$17,644
Reed Point 7-8	Public	7-8	308 Central Ave	Reed Point	59069	Stillwater County	Reed Point Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 326-2245	11	1	9.3	36.4%	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99.3	1^st of 222 public middle schools	99.5%		94.5	3^rd of 123 public middle schools	97.6%	2	90.9	90.9	$19,059
Park City 7-8	Public	7-8	10 2nd Ave SW	Park City	59063	Stillwater County	Park City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 633-2350	39	4	10.4	28.2%	37 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56	96^th of 222 public middle schools	56.8%					(n/a)	17.1	81.1	$13,359
Joliet Middle School	Public	6-8	300 N Park St	Joliet	59041	Carbon County	Joliet Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 962-3541	91	8	11.8	35.2%	85 (93.4%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	63.7	60^th of 222 public middle schools	73.0%					(n/a)	60.9	34.5	$10,537
Roberts 7-8	Public	7-8	106 Maple St	Roberts	59070	Carbon County	Roberts K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 445-2421	18	2	9.0	100.0%	15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.4	186^th of 222 public middle schools	16.2%					(n/a)	31.6	15.8	$22,190

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Middle School

What district is Columbus Middle School in?

Columbus Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Columbus Middle School?

Students at Columbus Middle School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Columbus Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 178 students attended Columbus Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Columbus Middle School attend?

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

Is Columbus Middle School a good school?

Columbus Middle School ranks 138^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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