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#895 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 40% in state
Park Orchard Elementary School
Elementary School · Moses Lake School District · Moses Lake, WA
A Moses Lake School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
417 N Paxson Drive, Moses Lake, WA 98837
- Math 40% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Orchard Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park Orchard Elementary 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Knolls Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–10 | 0.7 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Midway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Moses Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Park Orchard Elementary School is listed in Moses Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Orchard Elementary School
Park Orchard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moses Lake, WA, part of Moses Lake School District, serving approximately 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #895 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Orchard Elementary School
What grades does Park Orchard Elementary School serve?
Park Orchard Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Park Orchard Elementary School?
Park Orchard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Orchard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Orchard Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Orchard Elementary School rank in WA?
Park Orchard Elementary School ranks #895 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Park Orchard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Orchard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Park Orchard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Orchard Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Park Orchard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Park Orchard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Orchard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Park Orchard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Orchard Elementary School?
66.5% of students at Park Orchard Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (509) 766-2699
- 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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