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Columbus Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,610 students in Columbus Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Columbus Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,610 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Columbus Independent School District, which is ranked #725 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#718 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
725 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
53%
# Black Students
160 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
680 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
42%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
109
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
139
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,524 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,599 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,524
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,599
$14,148
Best Columbus Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Rampart St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1324 Bowie
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2078
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Alternative School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus Independent School District?
Columbus Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,610 students.
What is the rank of Columbus Independent School District?
Columbus Independent School District is ranked #725 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (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 Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus Independent School District?
45% of Columbus Independent School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus Independent School District?
Columbus Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Columbus Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,599 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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