Summary:
The city of Burbank, Washington is home to three schools - Columbia Elementary, Columbia High School, and Columbia Middle School - all of which are part of the Columbia (Walla Walla) School District. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates.
Proficiency rates on standardized tests at all three Burbank schools lag significantly behind state averages, with the highest proficiency rates being around 50% compared to the state's 50% or higher. Graduation rates at Columbia High School are also lower than the state average at 86%, and the school has a relatively high dropout rate of 9.3%. Additionally, the schools serve a high-need student population, with 56-58% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite higher-than-average spending per student and generally smaller class sizes, the Burbank schools are still struggling to meet state benchmarks. This suggests that the funding and resources are not being effectively utilized or distributed to address the unique challenges faced by this community. Targeted interventions, such as teacher professional development, student tutoring and mentoring, and increased community engagement, will likely be necessary to improve academic outcomes and provide a stronger educational foundation for the students of Burbank.
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