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Columbia Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
17600 East Columbia Ave, Aurora, CO 80013 · (303) 690-6570 · Part of Adams-Arapahoe School District 28J
Students
636
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Columbia Middle School
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 12% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 47%
Location
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17600 East Columbia Ave, Aurora
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6222
Grade 7208
Grade 8206
Enrollment over time
723’20
683’21
679’22
653’23
636’24
Down 12% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 48%White 23%Black 17%Two or more races 7%Asian 4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.