Summary
Columbus J H in Columbus, TX, serves 323 students in grades 6-8 within the Columbus Independent School District (Isd), and is located in a rural area where 58.5% of students are economically disadvantaged. The school currently holds a 2-star rating, ranking in the 40th percentile statewide, which is a slight improvement from recent years but a decline from its peak in 2018-2019.
One of the most striking findings is the performance gap between Columbus J H and nearby Weimar J H, just 14 miles away. Weimar J H ranks in the 90th percentile (5 stars), while Columbus J H sits at the 40th percentile—a 50-percentile-point difference. This gap is especially pronounced in math, where Columbus J H proficiency rates range from 30.77% to 34.86%, far below the state average, while Weimar J H achieves rates as high as 74.58% in 8th-grade math. Interestingly, Columbus J H has a more favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 compared to Weimar J H's 13.6:1, suggesting that class size alone doesn't explain the disparity. The school also shows a bright spot for its Gifted and Talented students, who rank in the 87th percentile statewide, indicating strong support for high-achieving learners even as the broader student body struggles.
However, Columbus J H faces significant challenges in serving all students equitably. Special Education students rank in the 4th percentile, a sharp decline from two years prior, and African American students rank in the 3rd percentile, both receiving 0-star ratings. On a positive note, English Language Learners have shown dramatic improvement, jumping from the 14th percentile to the 53rd percentile in the latest year, suggesting recent interventions may be working. The school consistently underperforms in core subjects, particularly math and 8th-grade social studies (where only 18.68% of students are proficient vs. 31.69% statewide), pointing to a need for comprehensive instructional improvements across the board.
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