COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2200 26TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68602
1,166 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Columbus Middle School, located at 2200 26th St in Columbus, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community’s middle-grade students. As part of the Columbus Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the transitional adolescent years. The school’s environment is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and social development programs.

The facility acts as a key center for the Columbus community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By providing a structured yet supportive academic climate, Columbus Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous challenges of secondary education. Through its curriculum and campus programming, the school strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit, academic responsibility, and community engagement, ensuring that students are well-equipped for their future academic paths.
1,166
Total Students
74.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    626 (53.7%)
  • White
    485 (41.6%)
  • Black
    22 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    13 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    11 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)563-7060
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 1,166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 74.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 569
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 146

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 291
Grade 6 301
Grade 7 309
Grade 8 265
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LAKEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Charter School 152 Students
3744 83RD STREET
COLUMBUS, NE 68601 (4.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th