Columbia Middle School

13646 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028

www.columbia.k12.oh.us

289 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Columbia Middle School, located at 13646 W River Road in Columbia Station, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Columbia Local School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their transition from elementary school to high school. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with students to build foundational skills, encourage critical thinking, and prepare them for the challenges of secondary education.

The school is an integral part of the Columbia Station community, often serving as a hub for local engagement and student-centered activities. Through its official website, the district provides parents and guardians with access to curriculum information, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative resources to ensure clear communication and involvement. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Columbia Middle School strives to cultivate responsible, engaged, and academically prepared citizens within the local Ohio school system.

289

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	11
Black	4
Asian	14
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
252 (87.2 %)
Asian
14 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.8 %)
Two or More
7 (2.4 %)
Black
4 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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 Local
Phone:	(440)236-5741
Website:	http://www.columbia.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 76

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 71