Columbus Municipal School District
- 2630 MCARTHUR DR
- COLUMBUS, MS 39705
- (662) 241-7400
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 71.6% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,222 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.0 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,425 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 315 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.2% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 39.7% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.5% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 46.8% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.9% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.4% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.6% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 57.1% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.5% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 40.4% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.5% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 50.3% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.7% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.6% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.1% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 46.4% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.3% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 40.5% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.8% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 41.1% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.7% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 44.2% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.8% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.8% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 23.5% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.0% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 19.5% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.9% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 46.2% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.9% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 40.2% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.3% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 35.8% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 40.5% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,425 | 14.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 60 |
| Kindergarten Students | 416 |
| 1st Grade Students | 361 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 385 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 340 |
| 4th Grade Students | 351 |
| 5th Grade Students | 324 |
| 6th Grade Students | 313 |
| 7th Grade Students | 304 |
| 8th Grade Students | 331 |
| 9th Grade Students | 358 |
| 10th Grade Students | 335 |
| 11th Grade Students | 262 |
| 12th Grade Students | 305 |
| Ungraded Students | 38 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 34 |
| Hispanic | 38 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 4,008 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 385 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,264 |
| Female | 2,214 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 315 | 14.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 124 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 139 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 29 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 78 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 26 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | 13 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 287 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
| School Administrators | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 25 |
| Student Support Services | 28 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 185 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $43,400,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $13,089,000 | 30.2% |
| Property Tax | $11,250,000 | 25.9% |
| Other School Systems | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $13,000 | 0.03% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $35,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch | $306,000 | 0.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $470,000 | 1.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $13,000 | 0.03% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $621,000 | 1.4% |
| Private Contributions | $100,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $275,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $22,746,000 | 52.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $21,352,000 | 49.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $69,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $292,000 | 0.7% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $441,000 | 1.0% |
| School Lunch Programs | $12,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $580,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,565,000 | 17.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,209,000 | 5.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,041,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $51,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $23,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $91,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,012,000 | 4.6% |
| Through State - Other | $1,334,000 | 3.1% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $122,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $682,000 | 1.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $41,453,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $23,275,000 | 56.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $15,796,000 | 38.1% |
| Student Support | $1,755,000 | 4.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,703,000 | 3.9% |
| General Administration Support | $661,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $2,571,000 | 5.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,333,000 | 14.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,652,000 | 3.8% |
| Other Support Services | $1,121,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,382,000 | 5.7% |
| Food Services | $2,301,000 | 5.3% |
| Other Services | $81,000 | 0.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 71.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 280 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 3 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 65 | 5.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Columbus Municipal School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 10
- Students: 4,425
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 315
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| CMSD ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
2630 Mcarthur Dr
Columbus, MS Public | KG-12 | - | - |  Review This School |
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| COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
215 Hemlock St
Columbus, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,274 | 16.3 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
225 Airline Rd
Columbus, MS Public | KG-4 | 251 | 15.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FRANKLIN ACADEMY | ||||
501 North Third Ave
Columbus, MS Public | KG-4 | 345 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| HUNT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
924 North 20th St
Columbus, MS Public | 5-6 | 637 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| JOE COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2217 North Seventh St
Columbus, MS Public | PK-4 | 657 | 18.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MCKELLAR VOCATIONAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
810 North Browder St
Columbus, MS Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| S. D. LEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1815 Military Rd
Columbus, MS Public | 7-8 | 638 | 11.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
520 Warpath Rd
Columbus, MS Public | KG-4 | 244 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
311 Martin Luther King Dr
Columbus, MS Public | PK-4 | 432 | 17.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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