Columbia Middle School

Summary:

Columbia Middle School is a public middle school located in Burbank, Washington, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 196 students. The school is part of the Columbia (Walla Walla) School District, which is ranked 217 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a predominantly disadvantaged student population, with 58-63% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Columbia Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington middle schools, with a ranking between 311-507 out of 529-541 schools over the past 8 years. The school's performance on state assessments (SBAC and WCAS) is significantly below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, with only 34.09% of students proficient in ELA and 18.08% in Math, compared to the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. In contrast, the nearby Desert Hills Middle School in the Kennewick School District ranks in the top 25% of Washington middle schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates.

The school's relatively high student-teacher ratio and fluctuating per-student spending may also be limiting factors in providing the necessary resources and support for students. However, the school's strong performance with English Language Learners suggests that targeted interventions and support can be effective in improving academic outcomes for specific student subgroups. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, potentially through increased funding, community partnerships, or targeted programs, may be crucial in supporting the school's academic improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 835 Maple Street
       Burbank, WA  99323


(509) 545-8571

District: Columbia (Walla Walla) School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
454th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,335 Help


Students who attend Columbia Middle School usually attend:

High:    Columbia High School

Feeder schools for Columbia Middle School:

Elementary:    Columbia Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
Hispanic:
45.9%
African American:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.2% Help


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Compare Details Columbia Middle School ranks worse than 84.9% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), Hispanic (45.9%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia Middle School is 18.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia Middle School is $15,335.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Middle School 454th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Columbia Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Columbia (Walla Walla) School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia (Walla Walla) School District 217th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbia Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Columbia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.03 334th 421 20.7%
2005 23.91 349th 425 17.9%
2006 36.61 307th 449 31.6%
2007 33.67 331st 463 28.5%
2008 36.31 307th 466 34.1%
2009 35.73 325th 476 31.7%
2010 35.64 328th 483 32.1%
2011 36.67 338th 492 31.3%
2012 45.81 280th 497 43.7%
2013 38.75 324th 498 34.9%
2015 23.24 355th 445 20.2%
2016 29.17 318th 443 28.2%
2017 11.77 391st 435 10.1%
2018 19.36 358th 437 18.1%
2019 19.95 429th 512 16.2%
2021 26.71 397th 529 25.0%
2022 39.51 311th 541 42.5%
2023 9.55 507th 539 5.9%
2024 17.99 454th 535 15.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Columbia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.02 14th 50 72.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.40 277th 349 20.6%
2019 8.99 436th 448 2.7%
2021 39.33 279th 458 39.1%
2022 49.31 200th 475 57.9%
2023 19.42 397th 463 14.3%
2024 25.24 360th 455 20.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.34 320th 376 14.9%
2019 13.80 404th 452 10.6%
2021 23.66 369th 469 21.3%
2022 40.40 273rd 479 43.0%
2023 6.38 457th 464 1.5%
2024 18.43 394th 464 15.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.95 303rd 371 18.3%
2019 27.39 339th 453 25.2%
2021 35.03 303rd 476 36.3%
2022 42.19 260th 480 45.8%
2023 12.86 425th 470 9.6%
2024 20.46 390th 466 16.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.86 255th 344 25.9%
2021 26.38 256th 353 27.5%
2022 34.51 234th 360 35.0%
2023 8.36 333rd 336 0.9%
2024 32.95 228th 344 33.7%
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Rank History for White students at Columbia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.18 305th 325 6.2%
2019 23.09 383rd 470 18.5%
2021 43.67 269th 480 44.0%
2022 54.22 204th 488 58.2%
2023 10.52 461st 488 5.5%
2024 18.45 414th 486 14.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Columbia Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 122 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1989 122 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 129
1990 114 1 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 124
1991 186 1 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1992 202 0 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1993 200 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1994 208 0 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1995 199 0 1 27 3 n/a n/a 0 230
1996 199 0 1 27 3 n/a n/a 0 230
1997 189 0 1 35 4 n/a n/a 0 229
1998 199 0 1 32 4 n/a n/a 0 236
1999 189 0 1 31 4 n/a n/a 0 225
2000 189 0 1 36 2 n/a n/a 0 228
2001 183 0 0 36 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2002 169 1 0 46 2 n/a n/a 0 218
2003 169 1 0 46 2 n/a n/a 0 218
2004 183 1 1 45 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2005 199 2 1 50 2 n/a n/a 0 254
2006 198 2 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 175 2 1 43 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2008 185 5 1 55 3 n/a n/a 0 249
2009 176 4 1 64 3 n/a n/a 1 249
2010 175 2 1 54 2 n/a n/a 1 235
2011 171 0 0 49 0 0 0 0 220
2012 158 0 0 58 0 0 0 0 216
2013 149 0 0 63 2 0 7 0 221
2014 135 1 0 65 1 0 6 0 208
2015 131 2 0 70 1 0 7 0 211
2016 114 2 0 63 1 0 5 0 185
2017 101 3 0 64 0 0 3 0 171
2018 97 2 0 66 0 0 5 0 170
2019 91 2 0 74 1 0 5 0 173
2020 94 2 0 77 3 0 5 0 181
2021 93 1 0 80 3 0 3 0 180
2022 94 4 0 85 2 0 3 0 188
2023 99 4 0 90 2 0 1 0 196

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 Columbia Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 127 10.0 12.7 0
1989 129 10.0 12.9 n/a
1990 124 8.3 14.9 0
1991 201 11.1 18.1 n/a
1992 222 9.9 22.4 n/a
1993 220 11.5 19.1 n/a
1994 232 12.3 18.9 n/a
1995 230 12.0 19.2 n/a
1996 230 12.0 19.2 n/a
1997 229 11.6 19.7 n/a
1998 236 12.6 18.7 n/a
1999 225 13.3 16.9 n/a
2000 228 13.0 17.5 n/a
2001 220 12.7 17.3 n/a
2002 218 15.1 14.4 35.8
2003 218 15.1 14.4 35.8
2004 232 12.0 19.3 37.1
2005 254 11.8 21.5 40.2
2006 233 12.5 18.6 28.3
2007 222 13.4 16.6 38.7
2008 249 12.1 20.6 39.4
2009 249 12.1 20.6 47.2
2010 235 12.8 18.3 38.5
2011 220 12.0 18.3 45.5
2012 216 11.6 18.5 50.5
2013 221 11.6 18.9 56.6
2014 208 n/a n/a 54.8
2015 211 13.0 16.2 54.5
2016 185 12.0 15.4 55.1
2017 171 11.0 15.4 53.2
2018 170 10.4 16.2 56.5
2019 173 8.5 20.2 54.9
2020 181 8.8 20.5 58
2021 180 9.0 20.0 58.9
2022 188 9.0 20.8 62.8
2023 196 10.3 18.9 58.2

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 Columbia Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 127 10.0 12.7 0
1989 129 10.0 12.9 n/a
1990 124 8.3 14.9 0
1991 201 11.1 18.1 n/a
1992 222 9.9 22.4 n/a
1993 220 11.5 19.1 n/a
1994 232 12.3 18.9 n/a
1995 230 12.0 19.2 n/a
1996 230 12.0 19.2 n/a
1997 229 11.6 19.7 n/a
1998 236 12.6 18.7 n/a
1999 225 13.3 16.9 n/a
2000 228 13.0 17.5 n/a
2001 220 12.7 17.3 n/a
2002 218 15.1 14.4 35.8
2003 218 15.1 14.4 35.8
2004 232 12.0 19.3 37.1
2005 254 11.8 21.5 40.2
2006 233 12.5 18.6 28.3
2007 222 13.4 16.6 38.7
2008 249 12.1 20.6 39.4
2009 249 12.1 20.6 47.2
2010 235 12.8 18.3 38.5
2011 220 12.0 18.3 45.5
2012 216 11.6 18.5 50.5
2013 221 11.6 18.9 56.6
2014 208 n/a n/a 54.8
2015 211 13.0 16.2 54.5
2016 185 12.0 15.4 55.1
2017 171 11.0 15.4 53.2
2018 170 10.4 16.2 56.5
2019 173 8.5 20.2 54.9
2020 181 8.8 20.5 58
2021 180 9.0 20.0 58.9
2022 188 9.0 20.8 62.8
2023 196 10.3 18.9 58.2

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.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Columbia Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Columbia Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201999.4%0.0%0.0%0.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%100.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $940 (6.5%) $13,474 (93.5%) $14,414
2020 $1,265 (12.3%) $9,045 (87.7%) $10,311
2021 $1,713 (10.9%) $13,948 (89.1%) $15,662
2022 $1,355 (8.8%) $13,980 (91.2%) $15,335

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 429th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 507th of 539 Middle schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Middle School)36.221.9
 14.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia (Walla Walla) School District)36.221.9
 14.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Columbia Middle School)1912.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Columbia (Walla Walla) School District)1912.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Middle School)43.617.2
 26.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia (Walla Walla) School District)43.617.2
 26.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Columbia Middle School)22.612.5
 10.1%
   7th Grade Math (Columbia (Walla Walla) School District)22.612.5
 10.1%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia Middle School)48.931.5
 17.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia (Walla Walla) School District)48.931.5
 17.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Columbia Middle School)40.413
 27.5%
   8th Grade Math (Columbia (Walla Walla) School District)40.413
 27.5%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Columbia Middle School)46.828.3
 18.5%
   8th Grade Science (Columbia (Walla Walla) School District)46.828.3
 18.5%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Columbia Middle School)42.523
 19.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Columbia (Walla Walla) School District)44.429.7
 14.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Columbia Middle School)26.412.6
 13.8%
   All Grades Math (Columbia (Walla Walla) School District)31.216.7
 14.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Columbia Middle School)46.828.3
 18.5%
   All Grades Science (Columbia (Walla Walla) School District)54.734.4
 20.3%
   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 Students173196
 13.3%
African American24
 100%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic7490
 21.6%
Pacific Islander00
White9199
 8.8%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.9%58.2%
 3.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Columbia Middle School.

Students who attend Columbia Middle School usually go on to attend Columbia High School

Students at Columbia Middle School are 51% White, 46% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Columbia Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.1% of Washington middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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