Colton School

Summary:

Colton School is an alternative public school in Colton, Washington, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 150 students. This small school has consistently outperformed state and district averages in academic areas like English Language Arts and Science, with high graduation rates and a low student-teacher ratio.

Colton School's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 83.3% to 88.2% in recent years, exceeding the state average. The school's proficiency rates in ELA (60%) and Science (79.31%) for all grades in 2023-2024 were significantly higher than the state averages (52.63% and 49.73%, respectively). Additionally, Colton School has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $18,223 in 2018-2019 to $24,350 in 2021-2022, suggesting a strong investment in resources. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 10.9, indicates a more personalized learning environment.

When compared to nearby schools like Pullman Community Montessori and the schools in the Clarkston School District, Colton School stands out in its academic performance and resource allocation. However, the school's predominantly White student population, with a small percentage of Hispanic students, may be an area for the school to consider addressing, as diversity can enhance the educational experience for all students.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 706 Union
       Colton, WA  99113


(509) 229-3386

District: Colton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
320th of 1,168 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,350 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  150

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
5.3%
American Indian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Compare Details Colton School ranks better than 72.6% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.98. (See more...)
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Compare Details Colton School ranks better than 51.2% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Colton School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Colton School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (5.3%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colton School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colton School is $24,350.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Colton School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Colton School 261st of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Colton School in the ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colton School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Colton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 85.67 111th 1031 89.2%
2006 53.23 503rd 1051 52.1%
2007 65.28 358th 1069 66.5%
2008 54.12 516th 1067 51.6%
2009 61.92 404th 1072 62.3%
2010 56.36 461st 1088 57.6%
2011 61.01 417th 1092 61.8%
2012 80.94 140th 1097 87.2%
2013 74.15 249th 1106 77.5%
2015 62.38 375th 1067 64.9%
2016 52.13 505th 1053 52.0%
2017 73.04 273rd 1056 74.1%
2018 66.96 348th 1054 67.0%
2019 31.50 815th 1130 27.9%
2021 36.40 672nd 1107 39.3%
2022 59.66 429th 1169 63.3%
2023 42.24 660th 1169 43.5%
2024 69.98 320th 1168 72.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Colton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.11 601st 979 38.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Colton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.68 976th 1075 9.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Colton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.09 874th 1027 14.9%
2021 19.63 796th 943 15.6%
2022 60.14 394th 1031 61.8%
2023 43.61 563rd 1011 44.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Colton School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Colton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.65 192nd 421 54.4%
2005 75.70 91st 425 78.6%
2006 55.82 187th 449 58.4%
2007 68.51 118th 463 74.5%
2008 65.05 142nd 466 69.5%
2009 55.44 204th 476 57.1%
2010 65.71 142nd 483 70.6%
2011 49.35 257th 492 47.8%
2012 60.78 177th 497 64.4%
2013 67.90 149th 498 70.1%
2015 54.99 191st 445 57.1%
2016 64.66 148th 443 66.6%
2017 82.04 67th 435 84.6%
2021 29.42 383rd 529 27.6%
2022 24.31 416th 541 23.1%
2024 47.68 261st 535 51.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Colton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.67 398th 480 17.1%
2022 11.58 458th 488 6.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Colton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.16 33rd 390 91.5%
2005 83.98 40th 394 89.8%
2006 93.72 6th 395 98.5%
2007 91.35 8th 399 98.0%
2008 91.62 9th 396 97.7%
2009 86.64 27th 402 93.3%
2010 95.58 2nd 423 99.5%
2011 82.50 17th 440 96.1%
2012 69.00 91st 450 79.8%
2013 73.46 59th 454 87.0%
2016 89.99 14th 306 95.4%
2017 78.93 51st 301 83.1%
2018 81.81 44th 315 86.0%
2019 54.35 189th 417 54.7%
2022 78.45 76th 434 82.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Colton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.70 223rd 382 41.6%
2022 60.99 144th 390 63.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Saturday, September 18, 2021

Open Quote Some children who are related to the teachers don't get in trouble with any of the staff including their own parents. The school needs be fair even when it comes to being in trouble. It's honestly embarrassing for the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Colton School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 169 0 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 176
1989 173 0 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 184
1990 174 0 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 182
1991 168 0 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 178
1992 160 0 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 168
1993 170 0 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 176
1994 169 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 174
1995 182 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1996 182 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1997 176 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 180
1998 171 0 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 177
1999 179 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 181
2000 190 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2001 176 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2002 210 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2003 210 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2004 175 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2005 202 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 150 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 12 163
2007 155 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 13 170
2008 180 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 9 192
2009 177 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 10 190
2010 163 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 6 172
2011 160 4 2 2 0 0 3 0 171
2012 147 4 3 6 0 0 2 0 162
2013 149 4 4 5 0 0 4 0 166
2014 157 3 4 3 0 0 4 0 171
2015 152 2 4 2 0 0 6 0 166
2016 144 3 3 5 0 0 4 0 159
2017 142 0 3 4 0 0 5 0 154
2018 148 0 2 3 0 0 6 0 159
2019 175 5 2 2 0 0 6 0 190
2020 174 0 2 8 0 0 4 1 189
2021 158 0 1 7 0 0 1 1 168
2022 149 0 1 9 1 2 1 0 163
2023 140 0 0 8 1 0 1 0 150

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 176 14.0 12.5 0
1989 184 14.0 13.1 n/a
1990 182 13.9 13.0 0
1991 178 13.8 12.8 n/a
1992 168 13.7 12.2 n/a
1993 176 12.9 13.6 n/a
1994 174 13.1 13.3 n/a
1995 187 13.2 14.2 n/a
1996 187 13.2 14.2 n/a
1997 180 12.8 14.1 n/a
1998 177 13.1 13.5 n/a
1999 181 13.2 13.7 n/a
2000 191 13.2 14.5 n/a
2001 179 13.5 13.3 n/a
2002 210 14.4 14.6 12.9
2003 210 14.4 14.6 12.9
2004 176 14.0 12.6 17
2005 203 14.5 14.0 10.8
2006 163 15.0 10.9 0
2007 170 14.3 11.9 15.9
2008 192 14.3 13.4 7.7
2009 190 14.3 13.3 10
2010 172 14.4 11.9 18.1
2011 171 14.0 12.2 19.9
2012 162 12.9 12.5 15.4
2013 166 12.9 12.8 12
2014 171 n/a n/a 16.4
2015 166 14.0 11.8 19.9
2016 159 14.0 11.3 22
2017 154 14.6 10.5 22.7
2018 159 14.6 10.8 25.2
2019 190 14.7 12.8 23.7
2020 189 15.4 12.2 28
2021 168 15.4 10.9 30.4
2022 163 17.2 9.4 30.7
2023 150 15.7 9.5 33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 176 14.0 12.5 0
1989 184 14.0 13.1 n/a
1990 182 13.9 13.0 0
1991 178 13.8 12.8 n/a
1992 168 13.7 12.2 n/a
1993 176 12.9 13.6 n/a
1994 174 13.1 13.3 n/a
1995 187 13.2 14.2 n/a
1996 187 13.2 14.2 n/a
1997 180 12.8 14.1 n/a
1998 177 13.1 13.5 n/a
1999 181 13.2 13.7 n/a
2000 191 13.2 14.5 n/a
2001 179 13.5 13.3 n/a
2002 210 14.4 14.6 12.9
2003 210 14.4 14.6 12.9
2004 176 14.0 12.6 17
2005 203 14.5 14.0 10.8
2006 163 15.0 10.9 0
2007 170 14.3 11.9 15.9
2008 192 14.3 13.4 7.7
2009 190 14.3 13.3 10
2010 172 14.4 11.9 18.1
2011 171 14.0 12.2 19.9
2012 162 12.9 12.5 15.4
2013 166 12.9 12.8 12
2014 171 n/a n/a 16.4
2015 166 14.0 11.8 19.9
2016 159 14.0 11.3 22
2017 154 14.6 10.5 22.7
2018 159 14.6 10.8 25.2
2019 190 14.7 12.8 23.7
2020 189 15.4 12.2 28
2021 168 15.4 10.9 30.4
2022 163 17.2 9.4 30.7
2023 150 15.7 9.5 33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201680.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%80.0%80.0%100.0%80.0%80.0%80.0%
201784.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%7.7%84.6%84.6%84.6%84.6%84.6%84.6%
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201981.0%0.0%0.0%4.8%9.5%81.0%81.0%81.0%81.0%81.0%81.0%
202073.3%6.7%6.7%0.0%6.7%73.3%80.0%73.3%80.0%80.0%86.7%86.7%86.7%80.0%
202191.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%8.3%91.7%91.7%91.7%100.0%91.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%91.7%
202283.3%4.2%0.0%0.0%4.2%91.7%83.3%95.8%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%
202386.7%6.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%86.7%86.7%93.3%86.7%86.7%86.7%86.7%86.7%86.7%
202490.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%100.0%90.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%90.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
20186.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%6.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%6.3%
201980.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%80.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.3%0.0%0.0%6.8%93.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Colton School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $944 (5.2%) $17,279 (94.8%) $18,223
2020 $1,293 (6.6%) $18,311 (93.4%) $19,604
2021 $662 (2.9%) $21,780 (97.1%) $22,441
2022 $2,038 (8.4%) $22,312 (91.6%) $24,350

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colton School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 815th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 660th of 1169 Elementary schools
 15.7%
Ranks 189th of 417 High schoolsRanks 76th of 434 High schools
 27.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colton School)53.927.3
 26.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colton School District)53.927.3
 26.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Colton School)53.936.4
 17.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colton School District)53.936.4
 17.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colton School)46.250
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colton School District)46.250
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Colton School)46.256.3
 10.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colton School District)46.256.3
 10.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colton School)35.358.3
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colton School District)35.358.3
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.5
 7.8%
5th Grade Math (Colton School)29.450
 20.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colton School District)29.450
 20.6%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.139.4
 9.7%
5th Grade Science (Colton School)52.950
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Colton School District)52.950
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.2
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colton School)88.240
 48.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colton School District)88.240
 48.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6253.9
 8%
7th Grade Math (Colton School)58.830
 28.8%
   7th Grade Math (Colton School District)58.830
 28.8%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.937.6
 12.3%
10th Grade Math (Colton School)58.341.7
 16.7%
   10th Grade Math (Colton School District)58.341.7
 16.7%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.435
 7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colton School)65.156.5
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colton School District)65.156.5
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Colton School)5037.7
 12.3%
   All Grades Math (Colton School District)5037.7
 12.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Colton School)40.550
 9.5%
   All Grades Science (Colton School District)40.550
 9.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students190150
 21.1%
African American50
 100%
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic28
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White175140
 20%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.7%33.3%
 9.6%


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Colton School ranks 320th of 1168 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Colton School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Colton School.


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