Columbine Middle School

600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 517 students in grades 6-8, Columbine Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Columbine Middle School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Columbine Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbine Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#772 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Columbine Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbine Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbine Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Columbine Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Columbine Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Columbine Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Columbine Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Columbine Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Columbine Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Columbine Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Columbine Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Columbine Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbine Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Columbine Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbine Middle School's ranking?
Columbine Middle School is ranked #772 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Columbine Middle School often compared to?
Columbine Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Columbine Middle School?
517 students attend Columbine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Columbine Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbine Middle School?
Columbine Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbine Middle School offer ?
Columbine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Columbine Middle School part of?
Columbine Middle School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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