Top Rankings
Columbus Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 664 students in Columbus Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Columbus Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
664 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Columbus Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#224 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%
# Hispanic Students
393 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
13%
# Black Students
24 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
192 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
29%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
39
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,675 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,610 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,675
$16,361
Spending / Student
$14,610
$15,938
Best Columbus Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roundy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-6218
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-6218
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2231
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Community Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2233
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2233
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus Comm School District?
Columbus Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 664 students.
What is the rank of Columbus Comm School District?
Columbus Comm School District is ranked #234 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus Comm School District?
59% of Columbus Comm School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus Comm School District?
Columbus Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Columbus Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,610 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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