Serving 568 students in grades 8-9, Columbia Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Columbia Junior High School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Junior High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1547 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
6%
5%
White
41%
50%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Junior High School's ranking?
Columbia Junior High School is ranked #1547 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Junior High School?
568 students attend Columbia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Columbia Junior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Junior High School?
Columbia Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Junior High School offer ?
Columbia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Columbia Junior High School part of?
Columbia Junior High School is part of Fife School District.
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