Is Meadowdale High School a good school?

Meadowdale High School ranks 125 th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Meadowdale High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,535 students attended Meadowdale High School.

What is the racial makeup of Meadowdale High School?

Students at Meadowdale High School are 46% White, 24% Hispanic, 13% African American, 11% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% Not Specified, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Meadowdale High School?

Meadowdale High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Beverly Elementary Elementary : Edmonds Elementary Elementary : Lynndale Elementary Elementary : Meadowdale Elementary Elementary : Seaview Elementary Elementary : Spruce Elementary Middle : Meadowdale Middle School

Meadowdale High School

Summary:

Meadowdale High School is a public high school located in Lynnwood, Washington, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,512 students. It is part of the Edmonds School District, which is ranked 76 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadowdale High School consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) where 72.36% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 66.2% statewide and 56.14% in the Edmonds School District. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also higher than the state and district averages. Meadowdale has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.5% to 92.6% over the past five years, which is above the state and district averages. The school's diverse student population is more balanced compared to some nearby schools, with 45.3% White, 24.93% Hispanic, 13.1% Asian, and 11.44% African American students.

While Meadowdale High School generally outperforms other high schools in the Edmonds School District, such as Lynnwood High School and Edmonds Woodway High School, its performance is not as strong as that of Henry M. Jackson High School, which is part of the Everett School District and consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Meadowdale High School's academic performance and other key metrics remain strong, suggesting the school is effectively supporting and serving its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6002 168th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037-2799

(425) 431-7650

District: Edmonds School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,269

Feeder schools for Meadowdale High School:

Elementary:	Beverly Elementary
	Edmonds Elementary
	Lynndale Elementary
	Meadowdale Elementary
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	Seaview Elementary
	Spruce Elementary
Middle:	Meadowdale Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.5

Number of students: 1,535

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.0%

Hispanic:

23.6%

African American:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meadowdale High School ranks better than 71.4% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked high schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Meadowdale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Meadowdale High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46%), Hispanic (23.6%), African American (12.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadowdale High School is 22.5. 3 high schools in the Edmonds School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Meadowdale High School employs 67.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowdale High School is $16,269. 4 high schools in the Edmonds School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadowdale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadowdale High School 125^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Meadowdale High School in the ranking list.)

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Edmonds School District:

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

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Rank History for Meadowdale High School

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Rank History for all students at Meadowdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	71.10	97^th	390	75.1%
2005	72.91	97^th	394	75.4%
2006	73.10	91^st	395	77.0%
2007	78.70	67^th	399	83.2%
2008	78.39	63^rd	396	84.1%
2009	76.18	77^th	402	80.8%
2010	77.50	76^th	423	82.0%
2011	69.55	70^th	440	84.1%
2012	73.57	53^rd	450	88.2%
2013	69.76	95^th	454	79.1%
2015	33.40	242^nd	341	29.0%
2016	80.47	42^nd	306	86.3%
2017	68.48	97^th	301	67.8%
2018	66.33	104^th	315	67.0%
2019	65.71	132^nd	417	68.3%
2021	64.88	128^th	455	71.9%
2022	77.65	79^th	434	81.8%
2023	64.90	136^th	442	69.2%
2024	65.06	125^th	437	71.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meadowdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	52.64	78^th	163	52.1%
2021	72.12	39^th	195	80.0%
2022	75.98	37^th	179	79.3%
2024	75.41	32^nd	161	80.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meadowdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	73.51	11^th	65	83.1%
2019	59.28	24^th	69	65.2%
2021	38.67	49^th	102	52.0%
2022	53.19	25^th	70	64.3%
2023	41.94	20^th	44	54.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Meadowdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	47.69	73^rd	139	47.5%
2019	39.20	78^th	128	39.1%
2021	34.24	134^th	212	36.8%
2023	52.24	43^rd	110	60.9%
2024	41.73	54^th	110	50.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadowdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	68.08	57^th	227	74.9%
2019	62.32	103^rd	344	70.1%
2021	56.31	133^rd	392	66.1%
2022	72.85	75^th	370	79.7%
2023	56.31	144^th	362	60.2%
2024	63.00	103^rd	356	71.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Meadowdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	67.82	76^th	243	68.7%
2019	69.82	97^th	358	72.9%
2021	68.46	95^th	390	75.6%
2022	81.21	54^th	368	85.3%
2023	64.04	116^th	357	67.5%
2024	65.72	100^th	347	71.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Meadowdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	59.17	109^th	254	57.1%
2019	60.05	136^th	355	61.7%
2021	59.71	135^th	395	65.8%
2022	69.43	101^st	363	72.2%
2023	60.45	128^th	358	64.2%
2024	57.16	142^nd	362	60.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Meadowdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	64.93	34^th	87	60.9%
2019	53.29	54^th	121	55.4%
2021	52.50	60^th	136	55.9%
2022	68.78	35^th	124	71.8%
2023	44.88	67^th	118	43.2%
2024	47.34	63^rd	113	44.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Meadowdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	94.58	2^nd	54	96.3%
2019	60.12	26^th	86	69.8%
2021	41.10	65^th	111	41.4%
2022	84.99	6^th	89	93.3%
2023	62.37	25^th	78	67.9%
2024	50.62	35^th	70	50.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadowdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	54.75	65^th	156	58.3%
2019	64.98	68^th	241	71.8%
2021	49.27	133^rd	278	52.2%
2022	46.85	125^th	261	52.1%
2023	41.25	137^th	249	45.0%
2024	50.63	112^th	248	54.8%

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Rank History for White students at Meadowdale High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	58.34	99^th	222	55.4%
2019	64.53	118^th	382	69.1%
2021	68.14	110^th	413	73.4%
2022	82.79	48^th	390	87.7%
2023	69.01	98^th	379	74.1%
2024	71.94	87^th	374	76.7%

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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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by a teacher
Friday, November 2, 2018

Meadowdale High School recently held their first Equity Summit, and I appreciated the opportunity to sit beside my students and be challenged in my thinking. More work to be done, for sure. . . but a great start. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Meadowdale High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	998	13	66	16	22	n/a	n/a	0	1115
1989	921	13	81	18	12	n/a	n/a	0	1045
1990	901	15	97	12	12	n/a	n/a	0	1037
1991	915	22	123	13	14	n/a	n/a	0	1087
1992	954	22	116	16	11	n/a	n/a	0	1119
1993	974	32	112	22	16	n/a	n/a	0	1156
1994	985	17	99	23	19	n/a	n/a	0	1143
1995	1034	43	111	29	19	n/a	n/a	0	1236
1996	1034	43	111	29	19	n/a	n/a	0	1236
1997	1017	43	128	33	14	n/a	n/a	0	1235
1998	1080	50	134	34	16	n/a	n/a	0	1314
1999	1083	39	141	42	25	n/a	n/a	0	1330
2000	1159	43	167	52	20	n/a	n/a	0	1441
2001	1243	49	161	45	20	n/a	n/a	0	1518
2002	1274	61	185	62	19	n/a	n/a	0	1601
2003	1274	61	185	62	19	n/a	n/a	0	1601
2004	1271	73	182	64	29	n/a	n/a	0	1619
2005	1210	69	182	68	31	n/a	n/a	0	1560
2006	1199	84	186	77	31	n/a	n/a	0	1577
2007	1185	79	179	68	30	n/a	n/a	0	1541
2008	1200	72	188	65	27	n/a	n/a	8	1560
2009	1153	65	194	62	23	n/a	n/a	15	1512
2010	1089	62	192	75	18	n/a	n/a	27	1463
2011	1096	60	198	111	14	4	66	0	1549
2012	1019	58	191	133	9	8	91	0	1509
2013	992	79	194	156	6	5	116	0	1548
2014	948	92	192	195	2	5	121	0	1555
2015	915	92	194	232	12	8	136	0	1589
2016	886	96	211	261	10	17	134	0	1615
2017	838	98	248	297	8	12	127	0	1628
2018	797	109	236	330	8	14	133	0	1627
2019	741	105	207	331	5	16	130	0	1535
2020	705	108	211	349	5	17	131	0	1526
2021	657	122	205	346	5	19	146	0	1500
2022	617	121	189	346	6	19	140	1	1439
2023	685	173	198	377	5	21	46	7	1512
2024	706	193	172	363	8	18	55	20	1535

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1115	50.0	22.3	0
1989	1045	50.0	20.9	n/a
1990	1037	49.2	21.0	0
1991	1087	49.0	22.1	n/a
1992	1119	50.0	22.3	n/a
1993	1156	52.9	21.9	n/a
1994	1143	54.1	21.1	n/a
1995	1236	55.5	22.3	n/a
1996	1236	55.5	22.3	n/a
1997	1235	50.7	24.4	n/a
1998	1314	55.8	23.5	n/a
1999	1330	56.4	23.6	n/a
2000	1441	59.1	24.4	n/a
2001	1518	64.2	23.6	n/a
2002	1601	67.8	23.6	10.6
2003	1601	67.8	23.6	10.6
2004	1619	72.0	22.5	14
2005	1560	71.6	21.8	13.3
2006	1577	70.0	22.5	15.3
2007	1541	75.6	20.4	17.1
2008	1560	68.8	22.7	16.6
2009	1512	68.8	22.0	17.1
2010	1463	60.4	24.2	14.5
2011	1549	62.5	24.7	14.7
2012	1509	62.3	24.1	25.2
2013	1548	62.1	24.8	29.7
2014	1555	n/a	n/a	34.5
2015	1589	68.0	23.3	31.1
2016	1615	69.0	23.4	36.8
2017	1628	70.8	22.9	36
2018	1627	69.9	23.2	33.9
2019	1535	69.7	22.0	35.7
2020	1526	63.7	23.9	36.5
2021	1500	63.2	23.7	35.3
2022	1439	69.7	20.6	38.7
2023	1512	70.1	21.5	41.7
2024	1535	67.9	22.5	48.5

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1115	50.0	22.3	0
1989	1045	50.0	20.9	n/a
1990	1037	49.2	21.0	0
1991	1087	49.0	22.1	n/a
1992	1119	50.0	22.3	n/a
1993	1156	52.9	21.9	n/a
1994	1143	54.1	21.1	n/a
1995	1236	55.5	22.3	n/a
1996	1236	55.5	22.3	n/a
1997	1235	50.7	24.4	n/a
1998	1314	55.8	23.5	n/a
1999	1330	56.4	23.6	n/a
2000	1441	59.1	24.4	n/a
2001	1518	64.2	23.6	n/a
2002	1601	67.8	23.6	10.6
2003	1601	67.8	23.6	10.6
2004	1619	72.0	22.5	14
2005	1560	71.6	21.8	13.3
2006	1577	70.0	22.5	15.3
2007	1541	75.6	20.4	17.1
2008	1560	68.8	22.7	16.6
2009	1512	68.8	22.0	17.1
2010	1463	60.4	24.2	14.5
2011	1549	62.5	24.7	14.7
2012	1509	62.3	24.1	25.2
2013	1548	62.1	24.8	29.7
2014	1555	n/a	n/a	34.5
2015	1589	68.0	23.3	31.1
2016	1615	69.0	23.4	36.8
2017	1628	70.8	22.9	36
2018	1627	69.9	23.2	33.9
2019	1535	69.7	22.0	35.7
2020	1526	63.7	23.9	36.5
2021	1500	63.2	23.7	35.3
2022	1439	69.7	20.6	38.7
2023	1512	70.1	21.5	41.7
2024	1535	67.9	22.5	48.5

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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