Columbia Elementary vs Finley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Finley Middle School
Kennewick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
204 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Burbank, Washington | Finley Middle School Kennewick, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #784 of 1,154 | #326 of 363 |
| National rank | #27074 of 50,301 | #11896 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 367 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Burbank | Kennewick |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 30.1).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 72.5%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.4).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 204.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Elementary better than Finley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (47.1 vs 30.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia Elementary and Finley Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Kennewick in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 367. Finley Middle School: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Finley Middle School rank in Washington?
Columbia Elementary is 784th of 1,154 and Finley Middle School is 326th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).