Is Jing Mei Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Jing Mei Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 33 rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Jing Mei Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended Jing Mei Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Jing Mei Elementary School?

Students at Jing Mei Elementary School are 74% Asian, 19% Two or more races, 5% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Jing Mei Elementary School

Summary:

Jing Mei Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Bellevue, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 477. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Bellevue School District and the state of Washington in academic achievement, with exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Jing Mei Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with 81.17% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 73.71% for the Bellevue School District and 52.63% for the state. In SBAC/Math, an impressive 86.1% of Jing Mei students were proficient or better, far exceeding the district's 68.34% and the state's 41.68%. The school's diverse student population, with a high percentage of Asian students (73.58%) and a low percentage of White students (4.82%), is also noteworthy. Jing Mei's strong performance extends to specific student subgroups, ranking highly among Washington elementary schools for female students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Jing Mei Elementary stands out as a top performer. For example, Cougar Ridge Elementary and Kennydale Elementary School, both in the Renton School District, have lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math than Jing Mei. Similarly, Woodridge Elementary and Puesta del Sol Elementary School, within the Bellevue School District, also lag behind Jing Mei's exceptional academic achievements.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005

(425) 456-6900

District: Bellevue School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,616

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 477

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

73.6%

Two or more races:

18.7%

White:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jing Mei Elementary School ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Bellevue School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (73.6%), two or more races (18.7%), White (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jing Mei Elementary School is 22.8, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District! (See more...)

Compare Jing Mei Elementary School employs 20.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jing Mei Elementary School is $16,616. 12 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jing Mei Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jing Mei Elementary School 33^rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Jing Mei Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Bellevue School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellevue School District 18^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jing Mei Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jing Mei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2016	86.73	119^th	1053	88.7%
2017	95.02	27^th	1056	97.4%
2018	83.34	165^th	1054	84.3%
2019	92.18	65^th	1130	94.2%
2021	97.03	33^rd	1107	97.0%
2022	94.77	53^rd	1169	95.5%
2023	96.53	29^th	1169	97.5%
2024	96.22	33^rd	1168	97.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jing Mei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	72.38	63^rd	303	79.2%
2022	87.18	21^st	252	91.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jing Mei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.91	5^th	254	98.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jing Mei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.55	6^th	1024	99.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Jing Mei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	76.83	214^th	1004	78.7%
2019	92.16	49^th	1068	95.4%
2021	97.58	25^th	1008	97.5%
2022	94.19	47^th	1100	95.7%
2023	97.39	14^th	1094	98.7%
2024	96.37	21^st	1093	98.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Jing Mei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	80.68	177^th	999	82.3%
2019	91.05	69^th	1075	93.6%
2021	95.47	43^rd	1025	95.8%
2022	93.30	62^nd	1113	94.4%
2023	90.25	90^th	1099	91.8%
2024	94.45	42^nd	1099	96.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Jing Mei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	65.88	71^st	169	58.0%
2019	77.25	47^th	201	76.6%
2021	82.14	21^st	131	84.0%
2022	78.75	41^st	187	78.1%
2023	84.75	30^th	170	82.4%
2024	80.43	40^th	163	75.5%

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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 Jing Mei Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	14	0	56	7	0	20	97
2015	29	1	100	8	0	38	176
2016	38	2	150	9	0	57	256
2017	41	3	197	10	0	77	328
2018	40	4	240	10	0	75	369
2019	54	5	310	7	0	85	461
2020	52	6	318	7	2	88	473
2021	37	8	300	14	2	86	447
2022	30	7	318	9	1	83	448
2023	23	5	351	9	0	89	477

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 Jing Mei Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	97	n/a	n/a	5.2
2015	176	9.0	19.5	5.1
2016	256	13.0	19.6	3.9
2017	328	15.9	20.6	3.7
2018	369	18.0	20.3	4.3
2019	461	19.9	23.0	3
2020	473	21.4	22.0	3.6
2021	447	20.2	22.1	4.9
2022	448	20.2	22.1	4.5
2023	477	20.8	22.8	8

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 Jing Mei Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	97	n/a	n/a	5.2
2015	176	9.0	19.5	5.1
2016	256	13.0	19.6	3.9
2017	328	15.9	20.6	3.7
2018	369	18.0	20.3	4.3
2019	461	19.9	23.0	3
2020	473	21.4	22.0	3.6
2021	447	20.2	22.1	4.9
2022	448	20.2	22.1	4.5
2023	477	20.8	22.8	8

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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