Is Columbine Middle School a good school?

Columbine Middle School ranks 277 th of 485 Colorado middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Columbine Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 508 students attended Columbine Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Columbine Middle School?

Students at Columbine Middle School are 63% White, 32% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Columbine Middle School attend?

Students who attend Columbine Middle School usually go on to attend Montrose High School

Columbine Middle School

Summary:

Columbine Middle School is a public middle school in Montrose, Colorado, serving 517 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Montrose County School District Re-1J, which is ranked 68 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Columbine Middle School has a diverse student population, with 60.54% White and 34.62% Hispanic students. The school has been ranked between 171 and 277 out of 369 to 485 Colorado middle schools in recent years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Performance varies across different student groups, with female students and Low Socioeconomic Status students performing better than the overall school ranking. However, the school's academic achievement, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Interestingly, Columbine Middle School's nearby counterpart, Centennial Middle School, has a similar demographic makeup and academic performance, suggesting that the challenges faced by Columbine Middle School may be systemic within the district. Additionally, Columbine Middle School's ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, indicating that the school is struggling to keep up with the academic performance of other middle schools in the state. To improve, the school and district may need to focus on targeted interventions and support for specific student populations, as well as a comprehensive review of their educational practices and curriculum.

Detail:

Public 6-8

600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81401-5056

(970) 249-2581

District: Montrose County School District Re-1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
277^th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,806

Students who attend Columbine Middle School usually attend:

High:

Montrose High School

Feeder schools for Columbine Middle School:

Elementary:	Oak Grove Elementary School
	Pomona Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 508

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.8%

Hispanic:

31.7%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbine Middle School ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.97. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), Hispanic (31.7%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbine Middle School is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare Columbine Middle School employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbine Middle School is $12,806.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbine Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbine Middle School 277^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Columbine Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

Montrose County School District Re-1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Montrose County School District Re-1J 68^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbine Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Columbine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	47.29	178^th	336	47.0%
2005	47.03	194^th	340	42.9%
2006	52.05	175^th	346	49.4%
2007	48.74	199^th	360	44.7%
2008	50.16	196^th	362	45.9%
2009	51.68	202^nd	377	46.4%
2010	52.07	209^th	409	48.9%
2011	55.61	198^th	422	53.1%
2012	55.57	199^th	425	53.2%
2013	53.38	218^th	454	52.0%
2014	49.19	232^nd	461	49.7%
2015	46.68	208^th	436	52.3%
2016	30.96	271^st	400	32.3%
2017	51.66	178^th	424	58.0%
2018	59.36	145^th	418	65.3%
2019	50.08	208^th	458	54.6%
2021	47.62	171^st	369	53.7%
2022	52.53	186^th	448	58.5%
2023	45.61	231^st	480	51.9%
2024	34.97	277^th	485	42.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	57.75	67^th	222	69.8%
2019	62.22	69^th	240	71.3%
2021	58.90	30^th	114	73.7%
2022	64.98	38^th	197	80.7%
2023	63.72	54^th	241	77.6%
2024	37.42	150^th	244	38.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Columbine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	56.85	125^th	315	60.3%
2019	48.91	170^th	352	51.7%
2021	44.39	132^nd	254	48.0%
2022	63.58	104^th	326	68.1%
2023	43.21	190^th	363	47.7%
2024	35.29	205^th	350	41.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Columbine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	62.21	52^nd	134	61.2%
2022	45.19	60^th	93	35.5%
2023	40.84	90^th	125	28.0%
2024	14.64	117^th	126	7.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Columbine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	50.06	137^th	317	56.8%
2019	43.93	182^nd	343	46.9%
2021	37.56	146^th	249	41.4%
2022	39.09	177^th	328	46.0%
2023	37.56	194^th	356	45.5%
2024	26.06	253^rd	357	29.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	55.90	81^st	220	63.2%
2022	45.47	81^st	169	52.1%

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Rank History for White students at Columbine Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	53.77	78^th	199	60.8%
2019	41.62	164^th	283	42.0%
2021	39.61	119^th	203	41.4%
2022	44.04	147^th	265	44.5%
2023	37.93	175^th	286	38.8%
2024	23.55	211^th	273	22.7%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbine Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	300	3	0	59	2	n/a	n/a	364
1989	441	2	2	59	0	n/a	n/a	504
1990	431	2	2	62	2	n/a	n/a	499
1991	451	0	6	65	1	n/a	n/a	523
1992	514	0	5	75	1	n/a	n/a	595
1993	508	1	7	94	0	n/a	n/a	610
1994	517	0	4	94	0	n/a	n/a	615
1995	568	6	3	99	0	n/a	n/a	676
1996	568	6	3	99	0	n/a	n/a	676
1997	560	6	3	110	0	n/a	n/a	679
1998	535	7	0	83	0	n/a	n/a	625
1999	552	4	0	81	5	n/a	n/a	642
2000	542	4	4	101	2	n/a	n/a	653
2001	510	5	8	116	3	n/a	n/a	642
2002	511	2	4	169	5	n/a	n/a	691
2003	511	2	4	169	5	n/a	n/a	691
2004	446	2	4	103	4	n/a	n/a	559
2005	473	3	4	112	7	n/a	n/a	599
2006	468	2	7	114	4	n/a	n/a	595
2007	422	3	10	106	3	n/a	n/a	544
2008	383	2	7	100	5	n/a	n/a	497
2009	362	2	4	107	7	n/a	n/a	482
2010	392	3	5	108	7	n/a	n/a	515
2011	365	1	5	123	7	1	20	522
2012	364	2	5	132	3	1	16	523
2013	362	3	5	145	2	1	15	533
2014	336	4	6	142	2	1	19	510
2015	326	4	8	143	3	0	17	501
2016	328	3	6	145	2	0	17	501
2017	317	4	4	155	5	1	11	497
2018	311	3	4	162	5	2	10	497
2019	306	5	3	171	2	2	10	499
2020	329	3	2	165	2	3	13	517
2021	293	1	0	162	2	1	13	472
2022	312	1	5	165	4	0	16	503
2023	313	0	4	179	4	0	17	517
2024	319	0	2	161	5	1	20	508

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbine Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	364	23.8	15.2	n/a
1989	504	34.4	14.6	22.2
1990	499	35.2	14.1	24.6
1991	523	33.7	15.5	24.1
1992	595	37.7	15.7	25.2
1993	610	37.0	16.5	24.8
1994	615	36.2	17.0	22.3
1995	676	42.0	16.1	22.9
1996	676	42.0	16.1	22.9
1997	679	36.7	18.5	24.4
1998	625	39.5	15.8	22.6
1999	642	40.5	15.9	24.8
2000	653	40.0	16.3	36
2001	642	42.0	15.3	36.8
2002	691	39.3	17.6	39.8
2003	691	39.3	17.6	39.8
2004	559	38.1	14.7	33.1
2005	599	36.5	16.4	34.6
2006	595	37.7	15.8	30.1
2007	544	36.0	15.1	35.8
2008	497	32.6	15.2	41
2009	482	33.0	14.6	40.5
2010	515	31.0	16.6	39.4
2011	522	31.7	16.4	39.3
2012	523	27.5	19.0	44.9
2013	533	27.5	19.3	45.6
2014	510	30.0	17.0	45.5
2015	501	30.0	16.7	42.5
2016	501	31.0	16.1	45.9
2017	497	29.5	16.7	40.2
2018	497	27.0	18.3	40.8
2019	499	28.5	17.4	51.7
2020	517	28.0	18.4	43.7
2021	472	28.0	16.8	52.5
2022	503	28.7	17.5	47.9
2023	517	29.5	17.5	50.1
2024	508	28.6	17.7	54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbine Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	364	23.8	15.2	n/a
1989	504	34.4	14.6	22.2
1990	499	35.2	14.1	24.6
1991	523	33.7	15.5	24.1
1992	595	37.7	15.7	25.2
1993	610	37.0	16.5	24.8
1994	615	36.2	17.0	22.3
1995	676	42.0	16.1	22.9
1996	676	42.0	16.1	22.9
1997	679	36.7	18.5	24.4
1998	625	39.5	15.8	22.6
1999	642	40.5	15.9	24.8
2000	653	40.0	16.3	36
2001	642	42.0	15.3	36.8
2002	691	39.3	17.6	39.8
2003	691	39.3	17.6	39.8
2004	559	38.1	14.7	33.1
2005	599	36.5	16.4	34.6
2006	595	37.7	15.8	30.1
2007	544	36.0	15.1	35.8
2008	497	32.6	15.2	41
2009	482	33.0	14.6	40.5
2010	515	31.0	16.6	39.4
2011	522	31.7	16.4	39.3
2012	523	27.5	19.0	44.9
2013	533	27.5	19.3	45.6
2014	510	30.0	17.0	45.5
2015	501	30.0	16.7	42.5
2016	501	31.0	16.1	45.9
2017	497	29.5	16.7	40.2
2018	497	27.0	18.3	40.8
2019	499	28.5	17.4	51.7
2020	517	28.0	18.4	43.7
2021	472	28.0	16.8	52.5
2022	503	28.7	17.5	47.9
2023	517	29.5	17.5	50.1
2024	508	28.6	17.7	54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbine Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,718
2020	$11,172
2021	$11,645
2022	$11,882
2023	$12,806

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbine Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 208^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 231^st of 480 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Middle School)	42.2	40.6	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	45.1	38.6	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Columbine Middle School)	20.4	25.7	5.3%
6th Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	19.8	23.4	3.6%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Middle School)	45.6	51.8	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	48.9	42.9	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Columbine Middle School)	21.1	20.6	0.5%
7th Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	23.1	19.5	3.6%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Columbine Middle School)	39.7	30.3	9.4%
8th Grade Science (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	30.3	26.5	3.8%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbine Middle School)	66.2	45.3	20.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	52.6	42.7	9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Columbine Middle School)	41.1	28.9	12.2%
8th Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	33.8	25.3	8.5%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Columbine Middle School)	51.1	45.9	5.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	41.8	38.3	3.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Columbine Middle School)	27.2	24.9	2.3%
All Grades Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)	26.8	23	3.8%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	499	517	3.6%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	171	179	4.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	306	313	2.3%
Two or More Races	10	17	70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.7%	50.1%	1.6%

Schools Near Columbine Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Columbine Middle School	Public	6-8	600 South 12th Street	Montrose	81401	Montrose County	Montrose County School District Re-1J	No	No	No	No	(970) 249-2581	508	29	17.7	54.1%	319 (62.8%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (31.7%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.9%)	35	277^th of 485 public middle schools	42.9%		45.6	231^st of 480 public middle schools	51.9%	46	42.1	43.1	41.8	42.3	24.3	19.8	22.5	22.2	17.2	$12,806
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 South 5th Street	Montrose	81401	Montrose County	Montrose County School District Re-1J	No	No	No	No	(970) 249-2576	555	34	16.3	57.8%	322 (58.0%)	6 (1.1%)	209 (37.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.0%)	36.4	271^st of 485 public middle schools	44.1%		38.6	264^th of 480 public middle schools	45.0%	7	44.4	44.2	35.9	41.5	27.0	18.9	22.4	22.6	24.2	$13,226

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Rank History for Columbine Middle School

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Columbine Middle School

Rank History for Male students at Columbine Middle School

Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbine Middle School

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Enrollment information for Columbine Middle School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbine Middle School

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbine Middle School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbine Middle School

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbine Middle School

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Schools Near Columbine Middle School