Serving 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Badger Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Badger Mountain Elementary serves the southeast part of Richland, WA, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Badger Mountain Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Badger Mountain: A Place to Learn and Build Dreams
School Rankings
Badger Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Badger Mountain Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)12.4%
18.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Badger Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Badger Mountain Elementary School is ranked #646 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Badger Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Badger Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Badger Mountain Elementary School?
605 students attend Badger Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Badger Mountain Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Badger Mountain Elementary School?
Badger Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Badger Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Badger Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Badger Mountain Elementary School part of?
Badger Mountain Elementary School is part of Richland School District.
In what neighborhood is Badger Mountain Elementary School located?
Badger Mountain Elementary School is located in the South Richland neighborhood of Richland, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in South Richland.
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