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Columbia Middle School

Moses Lake School District · Grant County · 1111 E NELSON ROAD, Moses Lake, WA 98837.0

(509)766-2661

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7/10
#133
Rank 133 out of 408
Top 32%
English Language Arts6/10 · #176 · 57th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #42 · 90th percentile
Science4/10 · #249 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Columbia Middle School stands out in Moses Lake for its remarkably strong math program, landing in the 90th percentile statewide — a real draw for families who want their kids building serious quantitative skills before high school. Moses Lake itself is a mid-sized eastern Washington community with a tight-knit feel, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation on the Columbia Basin lakes and desert landscape that surrounds the area. Families looking for a school that punches above its weight in core academics, in a community where neighbors still know each other's names, will find Columbia a solid fit.

Student Demographics

872 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
435 (50%)
White
386 (44%)
Multiple Races
29 (3%)
Other
22 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners109 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged524 (60%)
Students with Disabilities131 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

892
Enrollment
45
Teachers (FTE)
19.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
24.7
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #206 · 50th percentile

42 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found