Columbia Middle School vs Garden Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 487 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Moses Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students
Garden Heights Elementary
Moses Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Moses Lake, Washington | Garden Heights Elementary Moses Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 363 | #805 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9529 of 15,369 | #27750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 875 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| city | Moses Lake | Moses Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 41.3).
- •Garden Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Garden Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 58.9%).
- •Garden Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.9).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 875 students compared with 324.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Middle School better than Garden Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Heights Elementary ranks higher (46.2 vs 41.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia Middle School and Garden Heights Elementary?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Moses Lake and Moses Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 875. Garden Heights Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Garden Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia Middle School is 260th of 363 and Garden Heights Elementary is 805th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).