Birchwood Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School
Should I attend Birchwood Elementary School or Columbia Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Birchwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overall Rank
Overview
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birchwood Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
323 students
251 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1866 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#261 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
-
Kindergarten Students
56
37
Grade 1 Students
54
26
Grade 2 Students
51
41
Grade 3 Students
62
46
Grade 4 Students
44
53
Grade 5 Students
43
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
41%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
44%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%