Summary:
In zip code 78934, there is one middle school, Columbus J H, serving grades 6 through 8 with 323 students in the Columbus Independent School District (Isd).
Columbus J H shows a positive trend in its state ranking, moving from the 33rd percentile to the 40th percentile over the last three years, though it remains in the bottom 60% of Texas middle schools. The school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 and spends $10,380 per student, yet academic outcomes are mixed. Reading proficiency is relatively close to state averages, with 8th grade at 50% compared to the state's 58.69%. However, math scores lag significantly, with 8th grade proficiency at 32.97% versus the state average of 47.24%. The most concerning area is 8th grade Social Studies, where only 18.68% of students are proficient, well below the state average of 31.69%. A bright spot is 7th grade math, where proficiency at 34.86% actually exceeded the state average of 29.41%.
The school serves a student body where 58.51% qualify for free or reduced lunch, and it maintains a 0% dropout rate. Despite having strong resources like a low student-teacher ratio, the school's performance in math and social studies suggests these resources may not be fully effective in those subjects. The district itself is ranked in the 45th percentile with a 2-star rating. For parents, this school offers a safe environment with no dropouts and improving rankings, but they should be aware of the significant gaps in math and social studies achievement compared to state averages, particularly in 8th grade social studies.
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