Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbia Virtual Academy-orient ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WA state average).
How many students attend Columbia Virtual Academy-orient?
48 students attend Columbia Virtual Academy-orient.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Columbia Virtual Academy-orient students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Virtual Academy-orient?
Columbia Virtual Academy-orient has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Columbia Virtual Academy-orient offer ?
Columbia Virtual Academy-orient offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Columbia Virtual Academy-orient part of?
Columbia Virtual Academy-orient is part of Orient School District.
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