Is Meriwether Elementary School a good school?

Meriwether Elementary School ranks 337 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Meriwether Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 285 students attended Meriwether Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Meriwether Elementary School?

Students at Meriwether Elementary School are 46% White, 26% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Not Specified, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Meriwether Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Meriwether Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Thomas Middle School High : General William H. Harrison Preparatory School High : Lakes High School

Meriwether Elementary School

Summary:

Meriwether Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 285. This school stands out as a high-performing and diverse institution within the Clover Park School District, which is ranked 183 out of 247 districts in the state.

Meriwether Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grades and subjects, with particularly strong performance among Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students. In the 2023-2024 school year, 59.32% of Meriwether students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 38.13% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 45.96% White, 10.18% African American, 25.61% Hispanic, and other ethnicities, is a key differentiating factor compared to some of the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. Meriwether Elementary also serves a significant number of military-connected students, ranking among the top 20 out of 39 Washington elementary schools in this category.

Meriwether's consistent academic growth over the past several years, with its statewide ranking improving from 575 out of 1,130 Washington elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 337 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024, is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and support for student learning. The school's performance also outshines many of the nearby schools in the Clover Park School District, such as Idlewild Elementary, Carter Lake Elementary, and Lake Louise Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10285 Compass Ave
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98433

(253) 583-5200

District: Clover Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
337^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,248

Students who attend Meriwether Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Thomas Middle School
High:	General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
	Lakes High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.0%

Hispanic:

25.6%

African American:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meriwether Elementary School ranks better than 71.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Clover Park School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46%), Hispanic (25.6%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Clover Park School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meriwether Elementary School is 16.1. 11 elementary schools in the Clover Park School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Meriwether Elementary School employs 17.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meriwether Elementary School is $17,248. 12 elementary schools in the Clover Park School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meriwether Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meriwether Elementary School 337^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Meriwether Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Military Connected students:

Male students:

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White students:

Clover Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clover Park School District 183^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meriwether Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Meriwether Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2017	56.48	467^th	1056	55.8%
2018	49.73	532^nd	1054	49.5%
2019	50.28	575^th	1130	49.1%
2021	58.08	432^nd	1107	61.0%
2022	71.11	315^th	1169	73.1%
2023	67.38	353^rd	1169	69.8%
2024	68.13	337^th	1168	71.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meriwether Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	54.07	377^th	835	54.9%
2019	70.80	191^st	979	80.5%
2021	80.00	88^th	854	89.7%
2022	81.10	86^th	1019	91.6%
2023	86.39	57^th	1013	94.4%
2024	82.04	94^th	1024	90.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Meriwether Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	50.39	509^th	1004	49.3%
2019	57.36	466^th	1068	56.4%
2021	78.66	181^st	1008	82.0%
2022	75.19	251^st	1100	77.2%
2023	66.70	338^th	1094	69.1%
2024	69.33	303^rd	1093	72.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Meriwether Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	33.64	42^nd	50	16.0%
2021	43.06	18^th	32	43.8%
2022	58.39	20^th	50	60.0%
2023	53.11	26^th	48	45.8%
2024	47.83	20^th	39	48.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Meriwether Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	49.55	505^th	999	49.4%
2019	45.10	608^th	1075	43.4%
2021	33.33	664^th	1025	35.2%
2022	57.26	432^nd	1113	61.2%
2023	71.05	294^th	1099	73.2%
2024	51.66	511^th	1099	53.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Meriwether Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.18	72^nd	110	34.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meriwether Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	54.07	220^th	540	59.3%
2019	66.86	182^nd	697	73.9%
2022	84.09	58^th	694	91.6%
2023	87.12	38^th	633	94.0%
2024	81.20	74^th	651	88.6%

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Rank History for White students at Meriwether Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	47.04	450^th	833	46.0%
2019	47.54	568^th	1027	44.7%
2021	48.23	479^th	943	49.2%
2022	55.08	448^th	1031	56.5%
2023	60.63	386^th	1011	61.8%
2024	53.29	466^th	1009	53.8%

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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 Meriwether Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	134	38	8	72	2	3	40	0	297
2016	146	36	5	74	0	4	59	0	324
2017	151	24	11	87	1	7	52	0	333
2018	152	35	10	84	1	8	48	0	338
2019	127	46	5	82	1	9	50	0	320
2020	147	38	11	78	2	2	58	0	336
2021	113	30	9	71	3	9	34	6	275
2022	123	37	2	69	2	12	27	12	284
2023	131	29	9	73	1	6	20	16	285

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 Meriwether Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	297	20.0	14.8	31.3
2016	324	19.0	17.0	43.2
2017	333	18.0	18.5	35.1
2018	338	19.0	17.7	35.8
2019	320	19.0	16.8	35
2020	336	19.2	17.5	31.5
2021	275	17.2	15.9	32
2022	284	17.1	16.5	29.6
2023	285	17.7	16.1	27

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 Meriwether Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	297	20.0	14.8	31.3
2016	324	19.0	17.0	43.2
2017	333	18.0	18.5	35.1
2018	338	19.0	17.7	35.8
2019	320	19.0	16.8	35
2020	336	19.2	17.5	31.5
2021	275	17.2	15.9	32
2022	284	17.1	16.5	29.6
2023	285	17.7	16.1	27

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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