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Garden Heights Elementary School

707 E Nelson Road
Moses Lake, WA 98837
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4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garden Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garden Heights Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Garden Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Heights Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1402 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
25-29%
41%
35-39%
53%
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
47%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
45%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garden Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Heights Elementary School is ranked #1402 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Garden Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Ridge Elementary School, Knolls Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Garden Heights Elementary School?
392 students attend Garden Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Garden Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Heights Elementary School?
Garden Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Garden Heights Elementary School offer ?
Garden Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden Heights Elementary School part of?
Garden Heights Elementary School is part of Moses Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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