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Moses Lake School District

Washington · Public School District
19
Schools
8,310
Students
$22,002
Per-Pupil Spend
+53% nat'l
69.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
79.3%
Graduation Rate
-7.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Moses Lake School District is a public school district in Washington serving 8,310 students across 19 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,002 is above average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Columbia Middle School06–08878
Endeavor Middle School06–08267
Frontier Middle School06–08758
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center10–1227
Digital Learning Center06–12210
MLSD Open Doors Re-Engagement Program09–1295
Moses Lake High School09–121,984
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Moses Lake Early Learning CenterPK–PK225
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,002+53% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
77%
13%
State
76.8%
Local (property tax)
12.8%
Federal
10.4%

State funding accounts for 77% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
8,310
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.3%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,002 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.3%, graduation is 7.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Moses Lake School District?
Moses Lake School District has 19 public schools, serving a total of 8,310 students.
What is the graduation rate for Moses Lake School District?
The graduation rate is 79.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Moses Lake School District spend per student?
Moses Lake School District spends $22,002 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Moses Lake School District?
69% of students in Moses Lake School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Moses Lake School District?
No, Moses Lake School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Moses Lake School District serve?
Moses Lake School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Moses Lake School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Moses Lake School District is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.