Columbus Community Junior High School

Columbus Comm School District
1004 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
101 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Columbus Community Junior High School is a public middle-level institution located in Columbus Junction, Iowa. As part of the Columbus Community School District, the school serves students in the surrounding rural area, focusing on the transitional academic and social needs of pupils typically ranging from grades 6 through 8. The school functions as a core component of the district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational opportunities while maintaining a connection to the local community.

The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum designed to prepare students for high school, integrating core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with opportunities for extracurricular development. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding academic calendars, board policies, and student resources. Columbus Community Junior High operates with the goal of fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique developmental challenges of early adolescence while upholding the broader values of the Columbus Community School District.
101
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    54 (53.5 %)
  • White
    32 (31.7 %)
  • Asian
    8 (7.9 %)
  • Black
    6 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0 %)
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: Columbus Comm School District
Phone: (319)728-2233
Website: http://www.columbuscsd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 47
Gender Ratio