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#2139 of 2,228 schools in WA
Moses Lake High School
High School · Moses Lake School District · Moses Lake, WA
A high school in Moses Lake, WA serving grades 9th – 12th.
803 E. SHARON AVE., Moses Lake, WA 98837
- Math 22% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Moses Lake High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Moses Lake High School 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,669/100K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 316 | 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 | 0.3 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
- #16 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
Moses Lake High School is listed in Moses Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moses Lake High School
Moses Lake High School is a public high school in Moses Lake, WA, part of Moses Lake School District, serving approximately 1,979 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,139 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moses Lake High School
What grades does Moses Lake High School serve?
Moses Lake High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Moses Lake High School?
Moses Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,979 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moses Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moses Lake High School is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moses Lake High School rank in WA?
Moses Lake High School ranks #2,139 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Moses Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moses Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Moses Lake High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moses Lake High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Moses Lake High School a charter school?
No, Moses Lake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moses Lake High School a Title I school?
No, Moses Lake High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moses Lake High School?
59.3% of students at Moses Lake High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,979
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (509) 766-2666
- 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 multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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