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Garden Heights Elementary

Summary:

Garden Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Moses Lake, Washington, serving 396 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Moses Lake School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garden Heights Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. While the nearby schools in the Moses Lake School District, such as North Elementary, Larson Heights Elementary, and Longview Elementary, also have similar low rankings, Sage Point Elementary School stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates and a higher statewide ranking.

Garden Heights Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.57% to 61.36% over the past few years. This high rate of economically disadvantaged students may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, the school has seen fluctuations in its per-student spending and student-teacher ratio, which may impact its ability to provide effective instruction and support for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 707 E Nelson Road
       Moses Lake, WA  98837

(509) 766-2651

District: Moses Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
820th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,983 Help


Students who attend Garden Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Columbia Middle School
High:    Moses Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.0%
White:
42.9%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garden Heights Elementary ranks worse than 70.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Moses Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47%), White (42.9%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garden Heights Elementary is 18, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Moses Lake School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garden Heights Elementary is $15,983. 9 elementary schools in the Moses Lake School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garden Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Garden Heights Elementary 820th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Garden Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
Male students:
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White students:


Moses Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moses Lake School District 187th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garden Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Garden Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.68 84th 1026 91.8%
2005 66.26 332nd 1031 67.8%
2006 87.07 81st 1051 92.3%
2007 71.21 259th 1069 75.8%
2008 75.58 202nd 1067 81.1%
2009 76.94 184th 1072 82.8%
2010 60.44 413th 1088 62.0%
2011 57.93 461st 1092 57.8%
2012 60.59 438th 1097 60.1%
2013 55.70 516th 1106 53.3%
2015 50.59 523rd 1067 51.0%
2016 52.10 507th 1053 51.9%
2017 46.54 576th 1056 45.5%
2018 35.58 687th 1054 34.8%
2019 34.44 778th 1130 31.2%
2021 39.74 632nd 1107 42.9%
2022 33.47 777th 1169 33.5%
2023 22.02 946th 1169 19.1%
2024 29.75 820th 1168 29.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Garden Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.77 373rd 566 34.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garden Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.02 492nd 835 41.1%
2019 32.46 726th 979 25.8%
2021 52.18 348th 854 59.3%
2022 36.24 681st 1019 33.2%
2023 19.62 906th 1013 10.6%
2024 27.54 794th 1024 22.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Garden Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.67 571st 1004 43.1%
2019 39.66 689th 1068 35.5%
2021 41.69 553rd 1008 45.1%
2022 41.77 622nd 1100 43.5%
2023 30.53 777th 1094 29.0%
2024 30.88 769th 1093 29.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Garden Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.96 740th 999 25.9%
2019 32.40 753rd 1075 30.0%
2021 33.56 659th 1025 35.7%
2022 23.83 870th 1113 21.8%
2023 11.16 1028th 1099 6.5%
2024 27.89 805th 1099 26.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garden Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.17 321st 697 53.9%
2021 56.70 148th 501 70.5%
2022 49.35 300th 694 56.8%
2023 33.24 441st 633 30.3%
2024 37.93 427th 651 34.4%
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Rank History for White students at Garden Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.56 648th 833 22.2%
2019 29.89 797th 1027 22.4%
2021 39.20 578th 943 38.7%
2022 30.89 762nd 1031 26.1%
2023 15.23 918th 1011 9.2%
2024 26.56 785th 1009 22.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Garden Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 264 7 14 61 4 n/a n/a 0 350
1989 265 2 11 67 2 n/a n/a 0 347
1990 254 14 8 73 4 n/a n/a 0 353
1991 262 8 10 73 3 n/a n/a 0 356
1992 279 6 13 71 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 291 3 11 71 3 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 290 5 12 65 3 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 291 8 8 71 3 n/a n/a 0 381
1996 291 8 8 71 3 n/a n/a 0 381
1997 306 7 7 90 4 n/a n/a 0 414
1998 315 6 9 105 4 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 268 7 8 94 5 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 279 13 11 55 4 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 311 11 13 72 5 n/a n/a 0 412
2002 340 13 14 88 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 340 13 14 88 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 336 11 13 95 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 354 9 16 91 3 n/a n/a 0 473
2006 382 9 17 110 3 n/a n/a 0 521
2007 407 7 19 130 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2008 363 10 15 128 2 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 421 12 17 139 4 n/a n/a 0 593
2010 297 8 11 172 6 n/a n/a 0 494
2011 271 7 8 200 1 2 13 0 502
2012 253 4 8 153 1 0 16 0 435
2013 248 1 7 174 0 0 21 0 451
2014 256 2 6 176 1 0 19 0 460
2015 270 3 8 196 2 0 18 0 497
2016 247 3 7 215 5 0 20 0 497
2017 258 3 4 226 4 0 21 0 516
2018 267 3 3 234 2 0 21 0 530
2019 253 2 4 241 2 0 20 0 522
2020 238 2 6 230 3 1 21 0 501
2021 196 7 7 217 1 1 23 0 452
2022 183 8 0 170 2 0 19 0 382
2023 170 12 4 186 3 1 20 0 396

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garden Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 17.0 20.5 0
1989 347 19.0 18.2 n/a
1990 353 18.4 19.1 0
1991 356 18.8 18.9 n/a
1992 370 19.1 19.3 n/a
1993 379 21.4 17.7 n/a
1994 375 20.4 18.4 n/a
1995 381 21.3 17.9 n/a
1996 381 21.3 17.9 n/a
1997 414 21.6 19.2 n/a
1998 439 20.2 21.7 n/a
1999 382 20.6 18.5 n/a
2000 362 19.2 18.9 n/a
2001 412 19.7 20.9 n/a
2002 458 25.0 18.3 38
2003 458 25.0 18.3 38
2004 458 24.0 19.1 40.4
2005 473 24.0 19.7 32.6
2006 521 25.0 20.8 36.3
2007 565 25.9 21.8 36.1
2008 518 27.0 19.2 38.8
2009 593 27.0 22.0 31.4
2010 494 24.0 20.5 42.9
2011 502 23.0 21.8 50
2012 435 21.0 20.7 45.7
2013 451 20.0 22.5 44.8
2014 460 n/a n/a 48
2015 497 27.0 18.4 49.9
2016 497 24.0 20.7 48.1
2017 516 26.0 19.8 52.3
2018 530 26.9 19.6 51.5
2019 522 27.5 18.9 55.2
2020 501 26.0 19.2 55.7
2021 452 29.8 15.1 56.2
2022 382 23.0 16.6 51.6
2023 396 22.0 18.0 61.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garden Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 17.0 20.5 0
1989 347 19.0 18.2 n/a
1990 353 18.4 19.1 0
1991 356 18.8 18.9 n/a
1992 370 19.1 19.3 n/a
1993 379 21.4 17.7 n/a
1994 375 20.4 18.4 n/a
1995 381 21.3 17.9 n/a
1996 381 21.3 17.9 n/a
1997 414 21.6 19.2 n/a
1998 439 20.2 21.7 n/a
1999 382 20.6 18.5 n/a
2000 362 19.2 18.9 n/a
2001 412 19.7 20.9 n/a
2002 458 25.0 18.3 38
2003 458 25.0 18.3 38
2004 458 24.0 19.1 40.4
2005 473 24.0 19.7 32.6
2006 521 25.0 20.8 36.3
2007 565 25.9 21.8 36.1
2008 518 27.0 19.2 38.8
2009 593 27.0 22.0 31.4
2010 494 24.0 20.5 42.9
2011 502 23.0 21.8 50
2012 435 21.0 20.7 45.7
2013 451 20.0 22.5 44.8
2014 460 n/a n/a 48
2015 497 27.0 18.4 49.9
2016 497 24.0 20.7 48.1
2017 516 26.0 19.8 52.3
2018 530 26.9 19.6 51.5
2019 522 27.5 18.9 55.2
2020 501 26.0 19.2 55.7
2021 452 29.8 15.1 56.2
2022 382 23.0 16.6 51.6
2023 396 22.0 18.0 61.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201688.9%0.0%0.0%1.2%93.8%92.6%93.8%93.8%96.3%92.6%
201790.3%0.0%2.2%1.1%6.5%92.5%92.5%90.3%92.5%92.5%92.5%
201893.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.5%93.5%93.5%94.6%93.5%93.5%93.5%
201990.9%1.1%1.1%3.4%3.4%90.9%90.9%90.9%94.3%94.3%90.9%
202090.1%1.4%0.0%0.0%4.2%93.0%93.0%95.8%94.4%93.0%94.4%94.4%94.4%93.0%
202194.4%1.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.8%94.4%95.8%95.8%94.4%95.8%95.8%95.8%94.4%
202288.9%1.4%1.4%0.0%2.8%90.3%90.3%97.2%91.7%90.3%93.1%93.1%93.1%90.3%
202390.6%1.9%0.0%1.9%5.7%90.6%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%96.2%96.2%96.2%92.5%
202492.3%1.9%0.0%0.0%3.9%92.3%92.3%94.2%94.2%92.3%96.2%96.2%96.2%92.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.4%0.2%0.8%2.5%96.6%96.4%96.8%96.4%96.2%96.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Garden Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $614 (4.8%) $12,185 (95.2%) $12,799
2020 $217 (2.6%) $8,106 (97.4%) $8,323
2021 $323 (2.1%) $15,258 (97.9%) $15,581
2022 $624 (3.9%) $15,359 (96.1%) $15,983

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garden Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 778th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 946th of 1169 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garden Heights Elementary)61.335.7
 25.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moses Lake School District)45.638.5
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Garden Heights Elementary)52.736.8
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Moses Lake School District)47.941.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garden Heights Elementary)43.126.3
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Moses Lake School District)44.940.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Garden Heights Elementary)45.326.8
 18.5%
   4th Grade Math (Moses Lake School District)4440
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garden Heights Elementary)45.446.3
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Moses Lake School District)49.240.8
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Garden Heights Elementary)41.722.2
 19.5%
   5th Grade Math (Moses Lake School District)3731.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Garden Heights Elementary)43.838.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Moses Lake School District)40.438.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Garden Heights Elementary)49.634.7
 14.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Moses Lake School District)48.538.4
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Garden Heights Elementary)46.128.5
 17.6%
   All Grades Math (Moses Lake School District)37.429.3
 8.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Garden Heights Elementary)43.838.9
 4.9%
   All Grades Science (Moses Lake School District)39.835.1
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students522396
 24.1%
African American212
 500%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian44
Hispanic241186
 22.8%
Pacific Islander01
White253170
 32.8%
Two or More Races2020
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.2%61.4%
 6.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Heights Elementary

Garden Heights Elementary ranks 820th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Garden Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Columbia Middle School
High : Moses Lake High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Garden Heights Elementary.

Students at Garden Heights Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 43% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.


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