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 241 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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,424 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 19:1 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
241 students
1,424 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
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
75
-
Grade 7 Students
82
-
Grade 8 Students
84
-
Grade 9 Students
-
388
Grade 10 Students
-
361
Grade 11 Students
-
335
Grade 12 Students
-
340
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
84%
69%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
