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Columbia Middle School

17600 EAST COLUMBIA AVE, AURORA, CO, 80013

About Columbia Middle School

Columbia Middle School is a public school in Aurora, Colorado, for kids in grades 6 through 8. There are about 653 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is 16:1, so each student can get the help and attention they need. Columbia Middle School has a full academic program with math, English language arts, science, and social studies as its main subjects. It also has classes in the arts, technology, and physical education to help students improve in all areas. The school's student body is diverse, with students from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. This makes the learning environment more welcoming and culturally rich. According to data from USA News, about 9% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and 27% did the same in reading. This shows that there is still room for improvement in school. Columbia Middle School is a helpful and well-organized place that helps kids get ready for high school and motivates the students to be better in life.

Contact Information

Address

17600 EAST COLUMBIA AVE, AURORA, CO, 80013

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Phone

(303) 690-6570

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 27% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
653
Total Students
$54809
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 208 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Columbia Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 23.58%
Asian 4.59%
Hispanic 46.71%
Black 16.54%
Two+ Races 7.5%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
23.58%
Asian
4.59%
Hispanic
46.71%
Black
16.54%
Two+ Races
7.5%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 653
45.79%
299 Female
54.21%
354 Male

Student Population

653 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

217 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Teachers at Columbia Middle School have received support through DonorsChoose funding, with more than $36,000 raised and 52 projects funded for classroom needs such as technology, books, art supplies, and basic instructional materials — demonstrating strong community and donor support for student learning.

FAQ

Q1. How does Ramay Junior High School let parents know about important dates and events?

Ans. School newsletters, district communication tools, and reminders from teachers let families know about important dates and events so they can plan ahead.

Q2. What kinds of behavior do you expect from students to help make the school a better place?

Ans. Behavior expectations are all about respect and responsibility. Staff members help students make good choices and create a supportive environment.

Q3. How does the school use technology in its daily life?

Ans. Technology integration includes platforms that the district supports that help students do their work, talk to their teachers, and stay organized.

Q4. What does Ramay Junior High do to help students feel good?

Ans. Help for well-being includes counseling services and programs run by staff that help students deal with social, emotional, and academic problems.

Q5. Do students have the chance to join clubs or take part in activities?

Ans. Students can join several clubs or extracurricular activities that are meant to help them develop their interests and connect with others.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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