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Montrose High School vs. Columbine Middle School

Should you attend Montrose High School or Columbine Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Montrose High School
600 South Selig Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Columbine Middle School
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 1,275 students in grades 9-12, Montrose High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 508 students in grades 6-8, Columbine Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
1,275 students
508 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montrose High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbine Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montrose High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbine Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montrose High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbine Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montrose High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbine Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#666 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#838 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montrose High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbine Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in CO)
25%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montrose High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbine Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montrose High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbine Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 50% in CO)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Montrose High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Montrose High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Columbine Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
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155
Grade 7 Students
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167
Grade 8 Students
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186
Grade 9 Students
358
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Grade 10 Students
338
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Grade 11 Students
281
-
Grade 12 Students
298
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Columbine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
59%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montrose High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbine Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montrose High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbine Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montrose High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbine Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montrose High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbine Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montrose County School District Re-1j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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