Serving 875 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Middle 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 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 875 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chief Moses Middle School serves the eastern part of Moses Lake, WA, covering an area of approximately 179.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 9.5 miles and the furthest edge located 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Middle School's student population of 875 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
875 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Columbia Middle 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 Middle School is 0.57, 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
#1578 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
48%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
45%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Middle School's ranking?
Columbia Middle School is ranked #1578 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Columbia Middle School often compared to?
Columbia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier Middle School, Ephrata Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
875 students attend Columbia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Columbia Middle School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia Middle School offer ?
Columbia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbia Middle School part of?
Columbia Middle School is part of Moses Lake School District.
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