Serving 619 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Tacoma school district and encompasses approximately 12 square miles. Typically, it takes 5 to 10 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 2.8 miles and the furthest edge located 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Junior High School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
All students on track to graduate.
School Rankings
Columbia Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Junior High School is 0.78, which is more 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
#1507 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-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 Columbia Junior High School's ranking?
Columbia Junior High School is ranked #1507 out of 2,088 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Junior High School?
619 students attend Columbia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Columbia Junior High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% 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 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia Junior High School offer ?
Columbia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Junior High School part of?
Columbia Junior High School is part of Fife School District.
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