Columbia Middle School vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Burbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
174 students
Whittier Elementary
Pasco · Public elementary · Grades K–2
378 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Burbank, Washington | Whittier Elementary Pasco, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 363 | #1027 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10917 of 15,369 | #37535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 174 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Burbank | Pasco |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 31.6).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 89.2%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 174.
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 Middle School better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (34.7 vs 31.6 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 Middle School and Whittier Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Pasco in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 174. Whittier Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Whittier Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia Middle School is 298th of 363 and Whittier Elementary is 1027th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).