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Schools in Burbank · Columbia (Walla Walla) School District

Burbank’s public schools score below 75% of Washington districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in Burbank’s districts is 21%, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Burbank, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

≈could be anywhere from D to B−#247of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
37%
▼ 16 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
21%
▼ 19 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–89%
▼ 4–5 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.9K
▲ 3% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.9
WA 17.7 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
776 students on the public path
In brief

Burbank’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 272 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Burbank’s, its schools beat 15%, lower than their 25% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington (the state reports Burbank’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,917 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Columbia Middle School, then Columbia High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Burbank’s grade

C− Test scoresC+ Graduation

C: better than 25% of Washington school districts, #247 of 285 Washington towns. Graduation is above the Washington average; test scores are below it.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 25%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (272)Better than 15%
DB−A rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 386 test results and a graduating class of 43 could put Burbank anywhere from D to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 93% of Burbank’s students in the tested grades sat them (387 in math, 385 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Burbank, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Columbia ElementaryColumbia (Walla Walla) School DistrictNo scores
6–8Columbia Middle SchoolColumbia (Walla Walla) School DistrictNo scores
9–12Columbia High SchoolColumbia (Walla Walla) School DistrictNo scores

Burbank’s public schools are run by Columbia (Walla Walla) School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Columbia (Walla Walla) School DistrictGrades K–12 · 3 schools · 776 students, up 6% since 2020–21 · 15.9 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$18,917WA $18,444 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading37%
State average 53.4% · 385 students tested
Math21%
State average 40.1% · 387 students tested

Burbank vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Burbank’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BurbankCColumbia (Walla Walla)
PascoC−Pasco

Every school in Burbank

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Burbankby address
Columbia Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
367 students15:1Rate it →
Columbia Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
174 students16:1Rate it →
Columbia High School
High · Grades 9–12
235 students19:1Rate it →

Questions about Burbank’s schools

Are Burbank’s schools good?

On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Burbank children attend score below 75% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #247 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Burbank in?

Columbia (Walla Walla) School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 776 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Burbank kids go to high school?

Columbia High School, with 235 students.

What is Burbank’s graduation rate?

80–89% of the class of 2023 in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Burbank spend per student?

$18,917 in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.