Columbine Middle School
517 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Columbine Middle School, located in Montrose, Colorado, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Montrose County School District. Situated on South 12th Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for middle school students. The campus serves as a bridge between elementary school and high school, focusing on preparing students for the challenges of secondary education through a comprehensive curriculum that typically includes core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies, supplemented by various elective offerings.
Beyond the classroom, Columbine Middle School emphasizes community engagement and student growth through extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school aims to create an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build character. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the broader Montrose community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the support system needed to succeed academically and personally during their formative middle school years.
Beyond the classroom, Columbine Middle School emphasizes community engagement and student growth through extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school aims to create an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build character. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the broader Montrose community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the support system needed to succeed academically and personally during their formative middle school years.
517
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 313 |
| Hispanic | 179 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 17 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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White313 (60.5 %)
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Hispanic179 (34.6 %)
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Two or More17 (3.3 %)
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Asian4 (0.8 %)
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American Indian4 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Montrose County School District Re-1J |
| Phone: | (970)249-2581 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 517 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 211 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 38 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
173
Grade 7
186
Grade 8
158
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 173 |
| Grade 7 | 186 |
| Grade 8 | 158 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 260 | 50.3% |
| Male | 257 | 49.7% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Middle School 6th - 8th