Very Good
#798 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 36% in state
Colton School
School · Colton School District · Colton, WA
A school in Colton, WA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
706 Union, Colton, WA 99113
- Math 54% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 52% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Colton School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 35 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colton School 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low85/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,357
Median home value
$355,700
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
0.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Colton School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colton School is listed in Colton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colton School
Colton School is a public school in Colton, WA, part of Colton School District, serving approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #798 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colton School
What grades does Colton School serve?
Colton School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Colton School?
Colton School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colton School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colton School rank in WA?
Colton School ranks #798 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Colton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Colton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colton School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Colton School a charter school?
No, Colton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colton School a Title I school?
No, Colton School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colton School?
30.3% of students at Colton School 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Whitman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (509) 229-3386
- Area population (ZIP 99113)
- 535
- Area median age
- 57.2
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 99113; 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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