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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 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 8,742 students in Moses Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
21 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
8,742 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
496 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moses Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#215 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Graduation Rate
73%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
51%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
43%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,194 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$159 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,063
$18,796
Spending / Student
$18,194
$19,246
Best Moses Lake School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sage Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Peninsula Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Moses Lake Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7300
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7300
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Peninsula Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2406 W. Texas Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2658
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2658
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Moses Lake High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
803 E. Sharon Ave.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2666
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2666
Grades: 9-12
| 1,979 students
Rank: #55.
Park Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 451 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Garden Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 392 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Longview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 324 students
Rank: #99.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 E Nelson Road
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2661
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2661
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #1010.
Digital Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Pilgrim Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Grades: 6-12
| 316 students
Rank: #1111.
North Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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
| 280 students
Rank: #1212.
Frontier Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Third Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2662
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2662
Grades: 6-8
| 721 students
Rank: #1313.
Knolls Vista Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1414.
Larson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1515.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1616.
Endeavor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
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
| 286 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) 793-7000
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mlsd Open Doors Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
1328 E. Hunter Place
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7660
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7660
Grades: 9-12
| 93 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
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
740 E Yonezawa Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2660
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2660
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moses Lake School District?
Moses Lake School District manages 21 public schools serving 8,742 students.
What is the rank of Moses Lake School District?
Moses Lake School District is ranked #216 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 43% of students are White, 4% 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 lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Moses Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,194 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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