For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,161 students in Columbus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Columbus School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
1,161 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Columbus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
20 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
986 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
85%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
71
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,754 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,710 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,754
$16,831
Spending / Student
$16,710
$16,804
Best Columbus School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: K-3
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1164 Farnham St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus School District?
Columbus School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,161 students.
What is the rank of Columbus School District?
Columbus School District is ranked #309 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus School District?
85% of Columbus School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus School District?
Columbus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Columbus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,710 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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