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#2156 of 2,228 schools in WA
Digital Learning Center
High School · Moses Lake School District · Moses Lake, WA
A Moses Lake School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1530 Pilgrim Street, Moses Lake, WA 98837
- Math 10% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs WA 52% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Digital Learning Center score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2022, to 17% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (2024 SBA) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 7 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Digital Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,669/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moses Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,732
Median home value
$290,000
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,979 | Compare → |
| Mlsd Open Doors Re-engagement ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Vanguard AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Columbia Basin Technical Skills CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Moses Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #18 of 18
- District spending per student
- $17,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Digital Learning Center is listed in Moses Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Digital Learning Center
Digital Learning Center is a public high school in Moses Lake, WA, part of Moses Lake School District, serving approximately 316 students in grades 6th-12th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,156 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Digital Learning Center
What grades does Digital Learning Center serve?
Digital Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Digital Learning Center?
Digital Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Digital Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Digital Learning Center is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Digital Learning Center rank in WA?
Digital Learning Center ranks #2,156 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Digital Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Digital Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Digital Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Digital Learning Center has 10% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Digital Learning Center a charter school?
No, Digital Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Digital Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Digital Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Digital Learning Center?
65.8% of students at Digital Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grant County
- Phone
- (509) 766-2650
- Area population (ZIP 98837)
- 47,399
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98837; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 SBA, multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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