Is Park Orchard Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Park Orchard Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 451 students attended Park Orchard Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Park Orchard Elementary School?

Students at Park Orchard Elementary School are 48% Hispanic, 47% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Park Orchard Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Park Orchard Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Frontier Middle School High : Moses Lake High School

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:
672^nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,408

Students who attend Park Orchard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Frontier Middle School
High:	Moses Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 451

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.3%

White:

47.0%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Park Orchard Elementary School ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Moses Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Park Orchard Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Moses Lake School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.3%), White (47%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Orchard Elementary School is 16.7. 8 elementary schools in the Moses Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Park Orchard Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 672^nd 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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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Moses Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moses Lake School District 187^th 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
2015	41.05	651^st	1067	39.0%
2016	39.76	664^th	1053	36.9%
2017	43.04	617^th	1056	41.6%
2018	32.73	729^th	1054	30.8%
2019	35.35	757^th	1130	33.0%
2021	35.11	685^th	1107	38.1%
2022	33.34	781^st	1169	33.2%
2023	38.65	709^th	1169	39.3%
2024	40.43	672^nd	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
2018	63.84	61^st	333	81.7%
2019	58.67	60^th	248	75.8%
2022	26.33	183^rd	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
2018	33.68	610^th	835	26.9%
2019	51.81	482^nd	979	50.8%
2021	52.92	338^th	854	60.4%
2022	49.66	480^th	1019	52.9%
2023	54.29	432^nd	1013	57.4%
2024	49.03	517^th	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
2018	30.54	739^th	1004	26.4%
2019	39.41	692^nd	1068	35.2%
2021	30.80	678^th	1008	32.7%
2022	32.12	762^nd	1100	30.7%
2023	38.17	667^th	1094	39.0%
2024	37.21	683^rd	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
2018	36.91	649^th	999	35.0%
2019	33.84	733^rd	1075	31.8%
2021	37.52	610^th	1025	40.5%
2022	34.08	728^th	1113	34.6%
2023	38.09	671^st	1099	38.9%
2024	43.30	601^st	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
2018	31.15	394^th	540	27.0%
2019	49.38	341^st	697	51.1%
2021	46.37	218^th	501	56.5%
2022	50.88	289^th	694	58.4%
2023	38.76	400^th	633	36.8%
2024	24.06	531^st	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
2018	26.54	657^th	833	21.1%
2019	36.35	722^nd	1027	29.7%
2021	31.61	669^th	943	29.1%
2022	24.44	839^th	1031	18.6%
2023	43.43	566^th	1011	44.0%
2024	56.27	427^th	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.

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	Total
2012	191	5	2	181	5	0	12	396
2013	201	6	2	219	6	0	7	441
2014	225	4	2	210	6	0	9	456
2015	205	4	1	189	5	0	9	413
2016	206	3	1	205	4	0	14	433
2017	201	5	1	235	5	0	14	461
2018	209	4	4	236	7	0	11	471
2019	234	5	3	242	8	0	10	502
2020	221	3	4	224	8	0	6	466
2021	214	5	4	218	3	0	4	448
2022	197	4	8	212	2	0	6	429
2023	209	5	9	209	0	1	6	439
2024	212	5	5	218	0	1	10	451

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
2024	451	27.0	16.7	66.5

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
2024	451	27.0	16.7	66.5

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.

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