Serving 210 students in grades 3-5, Columbus Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1117 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
79%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Intermediate's ranking?
Columbus Intermediate is ranked #1117 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Columbus Intermediate?
210 students attend Columbus Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Columbus Intermediate students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Intermediate?
Columbus Intermediate has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbus Intermediate offer ?
Columbus Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Columbus Intermediate part of?
Columbus Intermediate is part of Columbus School District.
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