Serving 172 students in grades 6-12, Columbia Basin Secondary 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)70-79%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia Basin Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Columbia Basin Secondary School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 80%.
How many students attend Columbia Basin Secondary School?
172 students attend Columbia Basin Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Columbia Basin Secondary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Columbia Basin Secondary School offer ?
Columbia Basin Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Columbia Basin Secondary School part of?
Columbia Basin Secondary School is part of Moses Lake School District.
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