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Best Schools in Kalama, WA
Kalama, WA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,465 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Kalama meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kalama, WA
The top high schools in Kalama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kalama High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalama School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
2. Kelso High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelso School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students
3. Woodland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 658 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kalama, WA
The top middle schools in Kalama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 682 Students
2. Coweeman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelso School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students
3. Kalama Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalama School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kalama, WA
The top elementary schools in Kalama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kalama Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalama School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
2. North Fork Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 445 Students
3. Carrolls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelso School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 107 Students
4. Columbia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 428 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kalama, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kalama, WA has a total population of 7,664 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kalama, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kalama, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kalama, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kalama, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Kalama, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kalama, WA
How many schools are in Kalama, WA?
Kalama, WA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,465 students in total.
How do schools in Kalama perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Kalama score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Kalama meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kalama?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Kalama
3 of 3 schools in Kalama carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Kalama. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.