Columbia Middle School

Columbia Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the rural area near Burbank, Washington. The school serves students from sixth through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 184 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. With eleven full-time equivalent teachers on staff, Columbia Middle School aims to provide a supportive learning environment for its young adolescents.

Academically, the school is rated 3.7 out of 10 by MySchoolScout and ranks #1770 out of 2261 schools in Washington, placing it in the 22nd percentile. Students perform at a level where 37% are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, 20% are proficient or above in Math, and 19% are proficient or above in Science. While these scores indicate room for improvement, Columbia Middle School is committed to student development and growth.

Columbia Middle School is situated in a rural setting near the town of Burbank, offering a close-knit community atmosphere where students can thrive.

With an enrollment of 184 students, Columbia Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Columbia Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Columbia Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.