Serving 565 students in grades 8-9, Columbia Junior High 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 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Columbia Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Columbia Junior High School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Columbia Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Junior High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1537 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
26%
26%
Black
8%
5%
White
41%
49%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Columbia Junior High School is ranked #1537 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Junior High School?
565 students attend Columbia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Columbia Junior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Junior High School?
Columbia Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Junior High School offer ?
Columbia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Columbia Junior High School part of?
Columbia Junior High School is part of Fife School District.
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