Top Rankings
Columbia (Stevens) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 139 students in Columbia (Stevens) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Columbia (Stevens) School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
139 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Columbia (Stevens) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
# American Indian Students
24 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
17%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
26%
# Black Students
n/a
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
67 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
48%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
23%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
15
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
11
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,453 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,072 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,453
$18,857
Spending / Student
$22,072
$19,309
Best Columbia (Stevens) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia High And Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4961b Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4961 B Hunters Shop Rd
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia (Stevens) School District?
Columbia (Stevens) School District manages 2 public schools serving 139 students.
What is the rank of Columbia (Stevens) School District?
Columbia (Stevens) School District is ranked #298 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia (Stevens) School District?
48% of Columbia (Stevens) School District students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia (Stevens) School District?
Columbia (Stevens) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Columbia (Stevens) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,072 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
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