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#1100 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
Badger Mountain Elementary
Elementary School · Richland School District · Richland, WA
A Richland School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1515 Elementary Street, Richland, WA 99352
- Math 55% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Badger Mountain Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Badger Mountain Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,201/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,875
Median home value
$442,100
Median rent
$1,457/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Amon Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Sunset View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Sagebrush Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Richland School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #10 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Badger Mountain Elementary is listed in Richland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Badger Mountain Elementary
Badger Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Richland, WA, part of Richland School District, serving approximately 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Badger Mountain Elementary
What grades does Badger Mountain Elementary serve?
Badger Mountain Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Badger Mountain Elementary?
Badger Mountain Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badger Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Badger Mountain Elementary is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Badger Mountain Elementary rank in WA?
Badger Mountain Elementary ranks #1,100 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Badger Mountain Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Badger Mountain Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Badger Mountain Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Badger Mountain Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Badger Mountain Elementary a charter school?
No, Badger Mountain Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Badger Mountain Elementary a Title I school?
No, Badger Mountain Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Badger Mountain Elementary?
40.8% of students at Badger Mountain Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Phone
- (509) 967-6225
- Area population (ZIP 99352)
- 36,641
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99352; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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