Park Orchard Elementary School

Summary:

Park Orchard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moses Lake, Washington, serving 439 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Moses Lake School District, which is ranked 187 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Orchard has a relatively even split between White (47.61%) and Hispanic (47.61%) students, which is different from some nearby schools that have higher percentages of Hispanic students. Academically, the school's performance on SBAC and WCAS tests is generally higher than the district average but lower than the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 42.11% of Park Orchard students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.84% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with stronger rankings for White students than Hispanic students. Park Orchard also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.87% to 72.67% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Park Orchard's academic performance is generally stronger than Midway Elementary and Larson Heights Elementary, but Sage Point Elementary, also part of the Moses Lake School District, outperforms Park Orchard across multiple academic measures and has a higher statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public K-5

 417 N Paxson Drive
       Moses Lake, WA  98837


(509) 766-2699

District: Moses Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
672nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,408 Help


Students who attend Park Orchard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Frontier Middle School
High:    Moses Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.6%
Hispanic:
47.6%
Asian:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Orchard Elementary School ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th 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 40.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Park Orchard Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Moses Lake School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.6%), White (47.6%), Asian (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Orchard Elementary School is 16.2. 6 elementary schools in the Moses Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Orchard Elementary School is $16,408. 6 elementary schools in the Moses Lake School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Orchard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Orchard Elementary School 672nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Park Orchard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Park Orchard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 41.05 651st 1067 39.0%
2016 39.76 664th 1053 36.9%
2017 43.04 617th 1056 41.6%
2018 32.73 729th 1054 30.8%
2019 35.35 757th 1130 33.0%
2021 35.11 685th 1107 38.1%
2022 33.34 781st 1169 33.2%
2023 38.65 709th 1169 39.3%
2024 40.43 672nd 1168 42.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.84 61st 333 81.7%
2019 58.67 60th 248 75.8%
2022 26.33 183rd 213 14.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.68 610th 835 26.9%
2019 51.81 482nd 979 50.8%
2021 52.92 338th 854 60.4%
2022 49.66 480th 1019 52.9%
2023 54.29 432nd 1013 57.4%
2024 49.03 517th 1024 49.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.54 739th 1004 26.4%
2019 39.41 692nd 1068 35.2%
2021 30.80 678th 1008 32.7%
2022 32.12 762nd 1100 30.7%
2023 38.17 667th 1094 39.0%
2024 37.21 683rd 1093 37.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.91 649th 999 35.0%
2019 33.84 733rd 1075 31.8%
2021 37.52 610th 1025 40.5%
2022 34.08 728th 1113 34.6%
2023 38.09 671st 1099 38.9%
2024 43.30 601st 1099 45.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.15 394th 540 27.0%
2019 49.38 341st 697 51.1%
2021 46.37 218th 501 56.5%
2022 50.88 289th 694 58.4%
2023 38.76 400th 633 36.8%
2024 24.06 531st 651 18.4%
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Rank History for White students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.54 657th 833 21.1%
2019 36.35 722nd 1027 29.7%
2021 31.61 669th 943 29.1%
2022 24.44 839th 1031 18.6%
2023 43.43 566th 1011 44.0%
2024 56.27 427th 1009 57.7%
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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 Park Orchard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 191 5 2 181 5 0 12 0 396
2013 201 6 2 219 6 0 7 0 441
2014 225 4 2 210 6 0 9 0 456
2015 205 4 1 189 5 0 9 0 413
2016 206 3 1 205 4 0 14 0 433
2017 201 5 1 235 5 0 14 0 461
2018 209 4 4 236 7 0 11 0 471
2019 234 5 3 242 8 0 10 0 502
2020 221 3 4 224 8 0 6 0 466
2021 214 5 4 218 3 0 4 0 448
2022 197 4 8 212 2 0 6 0 429
2023 209 5 9 209 0 1 6 0 439

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 Park Orchard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 396 19.0 20.8 67.9
2013 441 20.0 22.0 68.7
2014 456 n/a n/a 68.2
2015 413 26.0 15.8 66.1
2016 433 23.0 18.8 64.9
2017 461 22.9 20.0 66.6
2018 471 23.9 19.6 64.5
2019 502 26.0 19.3 67.7
2020 466 26.0 17.9 67.6
2021 448 29.0 15.4 64.3
2022 429 26.0 16.5 63.9
2023 439 27.0 16.2 72.7

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 Park Orchard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 396 19.0 20.8 67.9
2013 441 20.0 22.0 68.7
2014 456 n/a n/a 68.2
2015 413 26.0 15.8 66.1
2016 433 23.0 18.8 64.9
2017 461 22.9 20.0 66.6
2018 471 23.9 19.6 64.5
2019 502 26.0 19.3 67.7
2020 466 26.0 17.9 67.6
2021 448 29.0 15.4 64.3
2022 429 26.0 16.5 63.9
2023 439 27.0 16.2 72.7

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
20160.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
202090.8%2.6%1.3%1.3%2.6%92.1%92.1%92.1%90.8%92.1%94.7%94.7%94.7%92.1%
202191.2%3.3%1.1%0.0%1.1%92.3%91.2%94.5%91.2%91.2%91.2%91.2%91.2%91.2%
202288.0%2.7%0.0%0.0%2.7%89.3%88.0%92.0%88.0%88.0%89.3%89.3%89.3%88.0%
202389.4%7.6%0.0%0.0%3.0%89.4%92.4%95.5%89.4%92.4%90.9%90.9%90.9%92.4%
202482.9%2.6%0.0%1.3%0.0%85.5%84.2%88.2%86.8%84.2%86.8%86.8%86.8%84.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201989.4%0.8%2.4%3.6%93.2%93.6%94.2%95.2%93.2%93.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Orchard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $719 (5.7%) $11,801 (94.3%) $12,520
2020 $343 (3.9%) $8,474 (96.1%) $8,818
2021 $591 (3.8%) $15,139 (96.2%) $15,730
2022 $981 (6.0%) $15,427 (94.0%) $16,408

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Orchard Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 757th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 709th of 1169 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Orchard Elementary School)52.840.3
 12.5%
   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 (Park Orchard Elementary School)63.945.5
 18.4%
   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 (Park Orchard Elementary School)32.934.9
 1.9%
   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 (Park Orchard Elementary School)3936.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Moses Lake School District)4440
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Orchard Elementary School)56.851.6
 5.2%
   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 (Park Orchard Elementary School)4243.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (Moses Lake School District)3731.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Park Orchard Elementary School)44.448.4
 4%
   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 (Park Orchard Elementary School)47.242
 5.2%
   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 (Park Orchard Elementary School)47.742
 5.6%
   All Grades Math (Moses Lake School District)37.429.3
 8.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Park Orchard Elementary School)44.448.4
 4%
   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 Students502439
 12.5%
African American55
American Indian80
 100%
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic242209
 13.6%
Pacific Islander01
White234209
 10.7%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.7%72.7%
 4.9%


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Park Orchard Elementary School ranks 672nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Park Orchard Elementary School are 48% White, 48% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Park Orchard Elementary School.

Students who attend Park Orchard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frontier Middle School
High : Moses Lake High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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