Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garden Heights Elementary School 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garden Heights Elementary serves the southeast part of Moses Lake, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garden Heights Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garden Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Heights Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1653 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Heights Elementary School is ranked #1653 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Garden Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knolls Vista Elementary School, Columbia Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Garden Heights Elementary School?
324 students attend Garden Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Garden Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden Heights Elementary School?
Garden Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garden Heights Elementary School offer ?
Garden Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden Heights Elementary School part of?
Garden Heights Elementary School is part of Moses Lake School District.
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