Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Orchard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 56% 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: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Park Orchard Elementary School serves a central area in Moses Lake, WA, encompassing approximately 2.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Orchard Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Park Orchard 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 Park Orchard Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1170 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
50%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-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 Park Orchard Elementary School's ranking?
Park Orchard Elementary School is ranked #1170 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Park Orchard Elementary School often compared to?
Park Orchard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peninsula Elementary School, Sage Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Park Orchard Elementary School?
454 students attend Park Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Park Orchard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Orchard Elementary School?
Park Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Park Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Park Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Orchard Elementary School part of?
Park Orchard Elementary School is part of Moses Lake School District.
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