Meadowdale Elementary

Summary:

Meadowdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Lynnwood, Washington, serving 481 students in grades K-6 as part of the Edmonds School District. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with academic performance generally on par with or slightly below district and state averages.

Meadowdale Elementary stands out for its diverse student body, with 36.17% White, 12.06% African American, 28.9% Hispanic, and 15.18% Asian students. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Seaview Elementary and Maplewood Parent Coop. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below the Edmonds School District and Washington state averages. Notably, the school's African American students have performed very well, ranking 17th out of 108 Washington elementary schools in 2021-2022, while the Hispanic and English Language Learner students have struggled.

Meadowdale Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, with the school's statewide ranking ranging from 356 to 584 out of over 1,100 Washington elementary schools. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 37.5% in 2021-2022 to 47.19% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. These factors, along with the performance gaps between different student groups, suggest that Meadowdale Elementary may need to focus more on addressing equity and opportunity gaps to ensure all students succeed.


Detail:

Public K-6

 6505 168th St SW
       Lynnwood, WA  98037-2797


(425) 431-7754

District: Edmonds School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
518th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,267 Help


Students who attend Meadowdale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Meadowdale Middle School
High:    Meadowdale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.2%
Hispanic:
28.9%
Asian:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadowdale Elementary ranks better than 55.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 11th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Meadowdale Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.2%), Hispanic (28.9%), Asian (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadowdale Elementary is 15.6. 12 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowdale Elementary is $18,267. 15 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadowdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadowdale Elementary 518th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Meadowdale Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Edmonds School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmonds School District 76th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meadowdale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meadowdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.41 284th 1026 72.3%
2005 76.23 203rd 1031 80.3%
2006 64.07 360th 1051 65.7%
2007 63.09 393rd 1069 63.2%
2008 74.78 214th 1067 79.9%
2009 69.03 301st 1072 71.9%
2010 68.90 290th 1088 73.3%
2011 67.87 320th 1092 70.7%
2012 73.71 248th 1097 77.4%
2013 54.30 538th 1106 51.4%
2015 56.09 449th 1067 57.9%
2016 49.68 538th 1053 48.9%
2017 53.44 496th 1056 53.0%
2018 58.93 430th 1054 59.2%
2019 68.11 356th 1130 68.5%
2021 49.00 525th 1107 52.6%
2022 48.56 584th 1169 50.0%
2023 58.63 460th 1169 60.7%
2024 53.03 518th 1168 55.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meadowdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.38 121st 333 63.7%
2019 38.57 148th 248 40.3%
2022 34.75 137th 213 35.7%
2023 36.24 151st 254 40.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meadowdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.72 195th 637 69.4%
2019 60.20 162nd 566 71.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadowdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.65 331st 835 60.4%
2019 60.98 345th 979 64.8%
2021 53.25 335th 854 60.8%
2022 44.81 551st 1019 45.9%
2023 60.47 344th 1013 66.0%
2024 44.46 589th 1024 42.5%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Meadowdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.93 432nd 1004 57.0%
2019 76.55 238th 1068 77.7%
2021 52.16 437th 1008 56.6%
2022 45.45 569th 1100 48.3%
2023 63.62 369th 1094 66.3%
2024 56.53 442nd 1093 59.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadowdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.92 402nd 999 59.8%
2019 60.46 419th 1075 61.0%
2021 46.00 514th 1025 49.9%
2022 51.93 492nd 1113 55.8%
2023 52.99 476th 1099 56.7%
2024 47.97 548th 1099 50.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Meadowdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.95 95th 169 43.8%
2019 66.48 69th 201 65.7%
2022 46.40 112th 187 40.1%
2023 57.56 76th 170 55.3%
2024 44.18 90th 163 44.8%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Meadowdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.68 38th 107 64.5%
2022 75.31 17th 108 84.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadowdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.59 386th 540 28.5%
2019 27.88 542nd 697 22.2%
2021 27.07 384th 501 23.4%
2022 37.02 430th 694 38.0%
2023 24.99 515th 633 18.6%
2024 37.52 429th 651 34.1%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Meadowdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.68 231st 833 72.3%
2019 85.95 97th 1027 90.6%
2021 45.86 502nd 943 46.8%
2022 49.80 510th 1031 50.5%
2023 75.40 238th 1011 76.5%
2024 62.22 371st 1009 63.2%
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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.

Meadowdale Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Open Quote Teachers who still have passion! I love this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, February 4, 2012

Open Quote Teacher quality is hit and miss. You must get involved as a parent. There are great teachers here if your child works hard and cares to learn. Class size is a joke and exceeds 30 plus kids. Too many kids with special needs spread through out all grades and the school is not able to deal with them. I'm not talking about kids with learning disabilities, as much as socially awkward kids without any parental support or involvement. Again talk to parents who have kids there. There are a handful of terrific teachers who care and have real drive. Just make sure your child gets in one of those classes or beware. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meadowdale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 446 5 44 1 2 n/a n/a 0 498
1989 440 4 39 2 3 n/a n/a 0 488
1990 536 6 46 13 7 n/a n/a 0 608
1991 418 5 49 11 7 n/a n/a 0 490
1992 419 5 51 13 5 n/a n/a 0 493
1993 403 9 52 12 7 n/a n/a 0 483
1994 403 10 44 18 4 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 389 18 37 16 10 n/a n/a 0 470
1996 389 18 37 16 10 n/a n/a 0 470
1997 390 21 40 17 8 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 343 35 43 28 6 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 317 25 45 19 8 n/a n/a 0 414
2000 270 25 42 22 6 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 340 26 50 20 13 n/a n/a 0 449
2002 334 31 69 52 9 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 334 31 69 52 9 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 332 30 75 47 11 n/a n/a 0 495
2005 313 35 67 50 7 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 322 35 77 53 9 n/a n/a 7 503
2007 320 41 66 62 7 n/a n/a 3 499
2008 275 36 72 73 6 n/a n/a 8 470
2009 253 25 66 65 10 n/a n/a 25 444
2010 264 23 79 65 6 n/a n/a 81 518
2011 239 25 78 107 9 3 55 0 516
2012 243 25 71 115 6 4 56 0 520
2013 211 29 75 124 0 1 69 0 509
2014 230 37 71 112 2 0 60 0 512
2015 220 39 70 119 1 0 50 0 499
2016 210 34 66 119 1 0 53 0 483
2017 214 44 76 117 1 1 54 0 507
2018 206 52 81 131 1 2 60 0 533
2019 184 50 78 135 1 1 64 0 513
2020 181 49 81 134 1 1 57 0 504
2021 175 49 76 148 0 2 51 0 501
2022 169 45 63 130 0 1 46 2 456
2023 174 58 73 139 1 1 34 1 481

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 Meadowdale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 20.0 24.9 0
1989 488 19.0 25.6 n/a
1990 608 22.9 26.5 0
1991 490 21.7 22.5 n/a
1992 493 20.6 23.9 n/a
1993 483 23.1 20.9 n/a
1994 479 22.0 21.8 n/a
1995 470 23.6 19.9 n/a
1996 470 23.6 19.9 n/a
1997 476 22.1 21.5 n/a
1998 455 23.9 19.0 n/a
1999 414 19.9 20.8 n/a
2000 365 19.7 18.5 n/a
2001 449 21.5 20.9 n/a
2002 495 26.6 18.6 32.3
2003 495 26.6 18.6 32.3
2004 495 26.0 19.0 36.4
2005 472 25.6 18.4 39.6
2006 503 26.9 18.7 34.9
2007 499 25.6 19.5 36.9
2008 470 24.0 19.6 38.5
2009 444 24.0 18.5 42
2010 518 25.3 20.4 37.8
2011 516 25.2 20.4 28.3
2012 520 24.9 20.8 45.4
2013 509 24.9 20.4 47
2014 512 n/a n/a 55.5
2015 499 30.0 16.6 42.3
2016 483 27.0 17.8 50.1
2017 507 27.4 18.4 48.3
2018 533 30.3 17.5 44.7
2019 513 30.7 16.6 45.4
2020 504 32.8 15.3 44.4
2021 501 32.0 15.6 41.1
2022 456 29.7 15.3 37.5
2023 481 30.8 15.6 47.2

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 Meadowdale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 20.0 24.9 0
1989 488 19.0 25.6 n/a
1990 608 22.9 26.5 0
1991 490 21.7 22.5 n/a
1992 493 20.6 23.9 n/a
1993 483 23.1 20.9 n/a
1994 479 22.0 21.8 n/a
1995 470 23.6 19.9 n/a
1996 470 23.6 19.9 n/a
1997 476 22.1 21.5 n/a
1998 455 23.9 19.0 n/a
1999 414 19.9 20.8 n/a
2000 365 19.7 18.5 n/a
2001 449 21.5 20.9 n/a
2002 495 26.6 18.6 32.3
2003 495 26.6 18.6 32.3
2004 495 26.0 19.0 36.4
2005 472 25.6 18.4 39.6
2006 503 26.9 18.7 34.9
2007 499 25.6 19.5 36.9
2008 470 24.0 19.6 38.5
2009 444 24.0 18.5 42
2010 518 25.3 20.4 37.8
2011 516 25.2 20.4 28.3
2012 520 24.9 20.8 45.4
2013 509 24.9 20.4 47
2014 512 n/a n/a 55.5
2015 499 30.0 16.6 42.3
2016 483 27.0 17.8 50.1
2017 507 27.4 18.4 48.3
2018 533 30.3 17.5 44.7
2019 513 30.7 16.6 45.4
2020 504 32.8 15.3 44.4
2021 501 32.0 15.6 41.1
2022 456 29.7 15.3 37.5
2023 481 30.8 15.6 47.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Meadowdale Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201690.3%0.0%0.0%3.2%91.9%95.2%95.2%93.5%95.2%95.2%
201784.3%0.0%1.1%4.5%7.9%93.3%92.1%91.0%86.5%91.0%92.1%
201891.6%1.4%0.0%1.4%5.6%93.0%94.4%95.8%91.6%93.0%94.4%
201993.2%0.0%0.0%1.4%2.7%94.5%94.5%97.3%93.2%93.2%94.5%
202091.2%0.0%0.0%2.9%2.9%92.7%98.5%97.1%94.1%98.5%97.1%97.1%97.1%98.5%
202189.1%3.6%0.0%0.0%3.6%94.6%90.9%94.6%92.7%90.9%94.6%94.6%94.6%90.9%
202296.9%0.0%0.0%1.6%1.6%96.9%96.9%98.4%98.4%96.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.9%
202389.4%1.5%3.0%1.5%0.0%95.5%93.9%97.0%93.9%93.9%95.5%95.5%95.5%93.9%
202493.8%3.1%0.0%1.6%1.6%96.9%93.8%95.3%95.3%93.8%96.9%96.9%96.9%93.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201889.7%0.0%2.6%0.0%5.1%97.4%93.6%97.4%94.9%96.2%94.9%
201994.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%98.5%97.0%97.0%98.5%97.0%98.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Meadowdale Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.9%0.0%0.8%3.7%96.5%96.7%97.7%96.3%96.5%97.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadowdale Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,047 (6.3%) $15,631 (93.7%) $16,678
2020 $710 (5.5%) $12,278 (94.5%) $12,988
2021 $869 (5.2%) $15,752 (94.8%) $16,621
2022 $1,050 (5.7%) $17,216 (94.2%) $18,267

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadowdale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 460th of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadowdale Elementary)57.150.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6054.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Meadowdale Elementary)65.750
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Edmonds School District)6254.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowdale Elementary)73.450
 23.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)60.553.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Meadowdale Elementary)70.344.4
 25.9%
   4th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)55.250
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowdale Elementary)56.959.2
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6156.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Meadowdale Elementary)55.451
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)48.343.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Meadowdale Elementary)58.549
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Edmonds School District)5253.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowdale Elementary)67.755.6
 12.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.957.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Meadowdale Elementary)64.554.9
 9.6%
   6th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)58.851.1
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meadowdale Elementary)63.653.5
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.157.8
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Meadowdale Elementary)6450
 14%
   All Grades Math (Edmonds School District)53.845.5
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Meadowdale Elementary)58.549
 9.5%
   All Grades Science (Edmonds School District)5453.8
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513481
 6.2%
African American5058
 16%
American Indian11
Asian7873
 6.4%
Hispanic135139
 3%
Pacific Islander11
White184174
 5.4%
Two or More Races6434
 46.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.4%47.2%
 1.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Meadowdale Elementary.

Meadowdale Elementary ranks 518th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Meadowdale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadowdale Middle School
High : Meadowdale High School

Students at Meadowdale Elementary are 36% White, 29% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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