Kalama Middle School vs. Kelso High School
Should you attend Kalama Middle School or Kelso High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kalama Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Kelso High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 246 students in grades 6-8, Kalama Middle 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 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,379 students in grades 9-12, Kelso High School 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 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
246 students
1,379 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1535 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1024 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
Graduation Rate
n/a
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
92
-
Grade 7 Students
74
-
Grade 8 Students
80
-
Grade 9 Students
-
385
Grade 10 Students
-
363
Grade 11 Students
-
325
Grade 12 Students
-
306
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
21%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
83%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
