Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mid-columbia Parent Partnership ranks in the top 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 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership's student population of 465 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
465 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid-columbia Parent Partnership is 0.48, 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
#1043 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
9%

Hispanic
22%
26%

Black
1%
5%

White
69%
48%

Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-columbia Parent Partnership's ranking?
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership is ranked #1043 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid-columbia Parent Partnership?
The graduation rate of Mid-columbia Parent Partnership is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mid-columbia Parent Partnership?
465 students attend Mid-columbia Parent Partnership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mid-columbia Parent Partnership students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid-columbia Parent Partnership?
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mid-columbia Parent Partnership offer ?
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mid-columbia Parent Partnership part of?
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership is part of Kennewick School District.
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