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#1182 of 2,228 schools in WA
Mountainside Middle School
Middle School · Mead School District · Colbert, WA
A Mead School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
4717 E Day Mt. Spokane Rd, Colbert, WA 99005
- Math 40% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountainside Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountainside Middle 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average462/100K
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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
$123,259
Median home value
$488,100
Median rent
$1,185/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Northwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 767 | Compare → |
| St Michael's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Highland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 693 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mead School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,204NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountainside Middle School is listed in Mead School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountainside Middle School
Mountainside Middle School is a public middle school in Colbert, WA, part of Mead School District, serving approximately 775 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,182 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountainside Middle School
What grades does Mountainside Middle School serve?
Mountainside Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mountainside Middle School?
Mountainside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountainside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountainside Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountainside Middle School rank in WA?
Mountainside Middle School ranks #1,182 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mountainside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountainside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Mountainside Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountainside Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mountainside Middle School a charter school?
No, Mountainside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountainside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mountainside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountainside Middle School?
42.7% of students at Mountainside Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (509) 465-7400
- Area population (ZIP 99005)
- 10,682
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 99005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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