Columbia Middle School

www.columbia4.org/

608 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Columbia Middle School, located at 100 Eagle Dr in Columbia, Illinois, serves as a pivotal educational institution for students in the local community. As part of the Columbia Community Unit School District 4, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its middle-grade students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for students to explore their interests.

Beyond its classroom offerings, Columbia Middle School is deeply integrated into the culture of the Columbia area, functioning as a hub for student engagement and community involvement. The school prioritizes the social and emotional growth of its students, often utilizing a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and support systems to ensure a well-rounded middle school experience. Through the collaborative efforts of dedicated faculty, staff, and involved parents, the school maintains a commitment to academic excellence and creating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere for all its learners.

608

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	560
Hispanic	20
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	16

White
560 (92.1 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.3 %)
Two or More
16 (2.6 %)
Black
6 (1.0 %)
Asian
6 (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:	Columbia CUSD 4
Phone:	(618)281-4993
Website:	http://www.columbia4.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 169

Grade 6 152

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 136