COLUMBUS J H

COLUMBUS ISD
702 N RAMPART ST
COLUMBUS, TX 78934
323 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Columbus Junior High is a public middle school located in Columbus, Texas, serving students within the Columbus Independent School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic expectations of high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its adolescent student body.

Beyond core academics, Columbus Junior High emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular activities and student programs. These opportunities are designed to encourage student engagement, build school spirit, and help students explore their unique interests and talents. As a key part of the local community, the school maintains a close connection with parents and district stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to student success and preparation for future academic endeavors.
323
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    146 (45.2%)
  • Hispanic
    145 (44.9%)
  • Black
    24 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: COLUMBUS ISD
Phone: (979)732-2891
Website: http://www.columbusisd.org/JuniorHigh/index.html
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 172
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 6 115
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 120
Gender Ratio