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#1740 of 2,228 schools in WA

Prosser Heights Elementary

Elementary School · Prosser School District · Prosser, WA

An elementary school in Prosser, WA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2008 Miller Ave., Prosser, WA 99350

  • Math 37% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-14.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$18,483
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Students at Prosser Heights Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.9%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Prosser Heights Elementary 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,862/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prosser), 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

$74,393

Median home value

$289,100

Median rent

$899/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Whitstran ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–52.6 mi241Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Prosser School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$18,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Prosser Heights Elementary is listed in Prosser School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Prosser Heights Elementary

Prosser Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Prosser, WA, part of Prosser School District, serving approximately 375 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,740 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prosser Heights Elementary

What grades does Prosser Heights Elementary serve?

Prosser Heights Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Prosser Heights Elementary?

Prosser Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prosser Heights Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Prosser Heights Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prosser Heights Elementary rank in WA?

Prosser Heights Elementary ranks #1,740 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Prosser Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Prosser Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Prosser Heights Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prosser Heights Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Prosser Heights Elementary a charter school?

No, Prosser Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Prosser Heights Elementary a Title I school?

No, Prosser Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prosser Heights Elementary?

77.9% of students at Prosser Heights Elementary 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%
Area population (ZIP 99350)
14,278
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
33.7
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 99350; 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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