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Moses Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,578 students in Moses Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Moses Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
8,578 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
474 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Moses Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 68% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
# American Indian Students
26 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
61 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
4,369 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
25%
# Black Students
105 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,776 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
44%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
227 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
212
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
648
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
595
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
642
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
657
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
653
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
651
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
632
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
644
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
672
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
622
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
617
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
590
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
743
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,542 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$159 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,351
$19,148
Spending / Student
$18,542
$19,607
Best Moses Lake School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sage Point Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4000 Peninsula Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
780 S. Clover Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2653
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2653
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Garden Heights Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 E Nelson Road
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2651
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2651
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Frontier Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Third Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2662
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2662
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #55.
Longview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9783 Apple Road Ne
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2656
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2656
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Peninsula Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2406 W. Texas Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2658
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2658
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #77.
Park Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 N Paxson Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2699
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2699
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #88.
Chief Moses Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 E Nelson Road
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2661
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2661
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #99.
Moses Lake High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
803 E. Sharon Ave.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2666
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2666
Grades: 9-12
| 2,164 students
Rank: #1010.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Craig Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2654
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2654
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1111.
Knolls Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
454 W Ridge Road
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2652
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2652
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1212.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 South C St
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2657
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2657
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #1313.
Larson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Lindberg Lane
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2655
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2655
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #1414.
Endeavor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6527 Patton Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2690
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2690
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bbcc Open Doors Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
309 E. 5th Ave.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-6300
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
900 E Yonezawa Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Grades: 10-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
1530 Pilgrim Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moses Lake Big Picture
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
803 E. Sharon Ave
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2666
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2666
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
502 South C Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Grades: PK
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Moses Lake Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7300
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7300
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moses Lake School District?
Moses Lake School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,578 students.
What is the rank of Moses Lake School District?
Moses Lake School District is ranked #207 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moses Lake School District?
51% of Moses Lake School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moses Lake School District?
Moses Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Moses Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,542 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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