Mountainside Middle School

4717 E Day Mt. Spokane Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 758 students in grades 6-8, Mountainside Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 758 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mountainside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mountainside Middle School's student population of 758 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
758 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountainside Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountainside Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WA)
#479 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
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(18-19)
65%
50%
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(18-19)
67%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
5%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
84%
50%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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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 Mountainside Middle School's ranking?
Mountainside Middle School is ranked #479 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Mountainside Middle School?
758 students attend Mountainside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mountainside Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountainside Middle School?
Mountainside Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mountainside Middle School offer ?
Mountainside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mountainside Middle School part of?
Mountainside Middle School is part of Mead School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 758 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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