For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 705 students in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,555 Schools
# Students
705 Students
1,088,094 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
63,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)70-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
# American Indian Students
5 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
291 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
25%
# Black Students
13 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
382 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
54%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
62
78,342
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
75,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
52
78,975
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
79,673
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
79,292
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
80,470
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,206 is higher than the state median of $19,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,021 is less than the state median of $19,494. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,206
$19,038
Spending / Student
$18,021
$19,494
Best Columbia (Walla Walla) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
977 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 547-9393
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 547-9393
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
787 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8573
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8573
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8571
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8571
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District manages 3 public schools serving 705 students.
What is the rank of Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District is ranked #210 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?
54% of Columbia (Walla Walla) School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Columbia (Walla Walla) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,021 is less than the state median of $19,494. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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