CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Christopher Columbus Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Canoga Park, CA with about 701 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Christopher Columbus Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Christopher Columbus Middle School, located in Canoga Park, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that focuses on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students during their middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

In addition to its academic offerings, Christopher Columbus Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to build school spirit and provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through its mission, the school strives to cultivate a safe and supportive campus culture where diverse learners can thrive and achieve their personal best.

For more information, contact Christopher Columbus Middle at (818) 702-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

22250 Elkwood St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304-5501
Advertisement

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Canoga Park, CA with about 701 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
701
Teachers:
32.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 701 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.7%
Asian
5.8%
White
4.4%
Black or African American
3.7%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.