Columbus Middle School

Columbus Elem
415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
165 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Columbus Middle School, located at 415 N 3rd St in Columbus, Montana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Columbus Public Schools district. As part of a small-town school system, the institution focuses on fostering a supportive community environment where students in the middle grades transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging student development through extracurricular involvement and local community engagement.

Because it serves the broader Columbus area, the school plays a vital role in the town’s educational infrastructure, emphasizing the values and expectations of the local Montana community. By maintaining a connection to the district's overarching mission—often centered on preparing students for future success through personalized learning and character development—Columbus Middle School strives to provide a stable, growth-oriented environment for its students. For those interested in specific academic calendars, staff directories, or district policies, the school provides additional resources and updates through its official website at http://www.columbus.k12.mt.us.
165
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    149 (90.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
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 Elem
Phone: (406)322-5375
Website: http://www.columbus.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 6 60
Grade 7 60
Grade 8 45
Gender Ratio