For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,194 students in 98837, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98837, WA are Columbia Middle School, Digital Learning Center and Frontier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98837 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98837, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98837, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 E Nelson Road
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2661
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2661
Gr: 6-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Digital Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Pilgrim Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Gr: 6-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Frontier Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Third Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2662
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2662
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Endeavor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6527 Patton Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2690
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2690
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98837, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98837, WA include Columbia Middle School, Digital Learning Center and Frontier Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98837?
4 public middle schools are located in 98837.
What is the racial composition of students in 98837?
98837 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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