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#1918 of 2,228 schools in WA

Mid-columbia Parent Partnership

School · Kennewick School District · Kennewick, WA

A Kennewick School District school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5980 W 12th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99338

  • Math 22% vs WA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs WA 51% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.7% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-31.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.7 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-29.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio35.8:1
District spending per student$15,202
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Mid-columbia Parent Partnership score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 SBA)
School
State
41%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 SBA)
School
State
51%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 44 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mid-columbia Parent Partnership 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,832/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennewick), 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

$116,002

Median home value

$526,700

Median rent

$1,474/mo

College educated

42.4%

Homeownership

83.7%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kingspoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8PK–123.1 mi109Compare →
Tri-city Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9K–104.0 mi98Compare →
Riverview Baptist Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition7.8K–124.3 mi77Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Kennewick School District

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#24 of 29
District spending per student
$15,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mid-columbia Parent Partnership is listed in Kennewick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mid-columbia Parent Partnership

Mid-columbia Parent Partnership is a public school in Kennewick, WA, part of Kennewick School District, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 35.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,918 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mid-columbia Parent Partnership

What grades does Mid-columbia Parent Partnership serve?

Mid-columbia Parent Partnership serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Mid-columbia Parent Partnership?

Mid-columbia Parent Partnership has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mid-columbia Parent Partnership?

The student-teacher ratio at Mid-columbia Parent Partnership is 35.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mid-columbia Parent Partnership rank in WA?

Mid-columbia Parent Partnership ranks #1,918 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Mid-columbia Parent Partnership's MySchoolScout rating?

Mid-columbia Parent Partnership has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Mid-columbia Parent Partnership?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mid-columbia Parent Partnership has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mid-columbia Parent Partnership a charter school?

No, Mid-columbia Parent Partnership is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mid-columbia Parent Partnership a Title I school?

No, Mid-columbia Parent Partnership is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mid-columbia Parent Partnership?

32.0% of students at Mid-columbia Parent Partnership 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 – 12th
Enrollment
465
Student-Teacher Ratio
35.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 99338)
19,235
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
39.2
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 99338; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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