Is Meredith Hill Elementary School a good school?

Meredith Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.2% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Meredith Hill Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Meredith Hill Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Meredith Hill Elementary School?

Students at Meredith Hill Elementary School are 28% White, 25% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 11% African American, 4% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Meredith Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Meredith Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kilo Middle School High : Thomas Jefferson High School

Meredith Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Meredith Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, Washington, serving 423 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Federal Way School District, which is ranked 213 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meredith Hill has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more varied than nearby schools in the Federal Way district. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, Meredith Hill's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (36.46%) and Math (35.36%) were below the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 897 out of 1,168 elementary schools in 2023-2024 (1-star rating) to 508 out of 1,067 in 2014-2015 (3-star rating), indicating a concerning trend of declining academic performance.

Meredith Hill's academic performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its Asian students ranking 154 out of 163 elementary schools and its Hispanic students ranking 408 out of 651 elementary schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 63.36% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. This suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income community, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. Nearby schools, such as Nautilus K-8 School and Camelot Elementary School, have higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math, indicating that Meredith Hill's performance is relatively low compared to other schools in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5830 S 300th St
Auburn, WA 98001-2311

(253) 945-3200

District: Federal Way School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,121

Students who attend Meredith Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kilo Middle School
High:	Thomas Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

28.4%

Asian:

24.6%

Hispanic:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meredith Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 76.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 10^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Federal Way School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Meredith Hill Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (28.4%), Asian (24.6%), Hispanic (19.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meredith Hill Elementary School is 15.1, which is the 4^th best among 23 elementary schools in the Federal Way School District. (See more...)

Compare Meredith Hill Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meredith Hill Elementary School is $21,121. 13 elementary schools in the Federal Way School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meredith Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meredith Hill Elementary School 897^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Meredith Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Federal Way School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Federal Way School District 213^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meredith Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Meredith Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	63.16	351^st	1026	65.8%
2005	72.71	248^th	1031	75.9%
2006	83.04	118^th	1051	88.8%
2007	85.81	94^th	1069	91.2%
2008	86.22	87^th	1067	91.8%
2009	79.04	161^st	1072	85.0%
2010	79.69	154^th	1088	85.8%
2011	65.20	368^th	1092	66.3%
2012	61.94	419^th	1097	61.8%
2013	62.90	421^st	1106	61.9%
2015	51.68	508^th	1067	52.4%
2016	49.00	547^th	1053	48.1%
2017	44.32	602^nd	1056	43.0%
2018	29.58	769^th	1054	27.0%
2019	19.47	933^rd	1130	17.4%
2021	45.59	555^th	1107	49.9%
2022	37.60	715^th	1169	38.8%
2023	35.01	758^th	1169	35.2%
2024	25.16	897^th	1168	23.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meredith Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.87	152^nd	252	39.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meredith Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.27	114^th	213	46.5%
2023	41.74	129^th	254	49.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Meredith Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	27.22	492^nd	637	22.8%
2019	14.20	559^th	566	1.2%
2021	45.15	89^th	158	43.7%
2022	40.03	265^th	478	44.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meredith Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	16.53	776^th	835	7.1%
2019	18.53	887^th	979	9.4%
2021	38.55	524^th	854	38.6%
2022	34.82	703^rd	1019	31.0%
2023	38.45	643^rd	1013	36.5%
2024	18.78	915^th	1024	10.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Meredith Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	28.02	760^th	1004	24.3%
2019	25.82	847^th	1068	20.7%
2021	41.86	552^nd	1008	45.2%
2022	41.99	620^th	1100	43.6%
2023	31.46	759^th	1094	30.6%
2024	35.07	711^th	1093	34.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Meredith Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	33.08	688^th	999	31.1%
2019	17.93	919^th	1075	14.5%
2021	45.78	517^th	1025	49.6%
2022	33.51	736^th	1113	33.9%
2023	39.33	650^th	1099	40.9%
2024	21.20	912^th	1099	17.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Meredith Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	17.36	154^th	169	8.9%
2019	8.14	195^th	201	3.0%
2021	11.63	119^th	131	9.2%
2022	17.04	162^nd	187	13.4%
2023	26.53	128^th	170	24.7%
2024	11.69	154^th	163	5.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meredith Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	18.87	494^th	540	8.5%
2019	44.60	388^th	697	44.3%
2021	52.43	175^th	501	65.1%
2022	39.12	412^th	694	40.6%
2023	52.17	285^th	633	55.0%
2024	40.98	408^th	651	37.3%

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Rank History for White students at Meredith Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	30.63	616^th	833	26.1%
2019	11.88	961^st	1027	6.4%
2021	50.38	455^th	943	51.7%
2022	41.42	614^th	1031	40.4%
2023	46.92	531^st	1011	47.5%
2024	38.14	645^th	1009	36.1%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Excellent school, caring teachers and principal, very special happy atmosphere, children actually love school and want to go there, awesome PTA president with hundreds of fun ways to get kids involved into reading, math, or simply raise money for school, the results are every time outstanding! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Meredith Hill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	439	8	33	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	494
1996	439	8	33	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	494
1997	448	8	34	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	504
1998	448	12	34	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	514
1999	453	16	43	16	8	n/a	n/a	0	536
2000	458	34	47	17	12	n/a	n/a	0	568
2001	463	39	55	24	11	n/a	n/a	0	592
2002	420	37	51	23	9	n/a	n/a	0	540
2003	420	37	51	23	9	n/a	n/a	0	540
2004	341	27	45	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
2005	332	40	47	42	2	n/a	n/a	1	464
2006	323	31	50	44	1	n/a	n/a	3	452
2007	298	39	50	41	3	n/a	n/a	10	441
2008	288	29	56	47	2	n/a	n/a	13	435
2009	269	27	68	54	2	n/a	n/a	21	441
2010	226	26	58	52	3	n/a	n/a	33	398
2011	197	26	45	51	1	14	39	0	373
2012	192	32	44	62	1	13	51	0	395
2013	169	23	47	64	2	14	37	0	356
2014	170	18	51	79	2	10	50	0	380
2015	197	24	61	82	2	5	37	0	408
2016	197	27	69	103	1	8	43	0	448
2017	198	34	79	121	1	11	48	0	492
2018	178	32	85	116	1	11	48	0	471
2019	164	51	94	131	2	8	56	0	506
2020	147	59	99	111	5	12	69	0	502
2021	106	42	101	102	3	8	60	0	422
2022	113	36	109	87	2	16	54	0	417
2023	120	47	104	83	2	15	52	0	423

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 Meredith Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	494	21.2	23.3	n/a
1996	494	21.2	23.3	n/a
1997	504	23.6	21.4	n/a
1998	514	23.2	22.2	n/a
1999	536	24.2	22.1	n/a
2000	568	27.0	21.0	n/a
2001	592	28.5	20.8	n/a
2002	540	29.0	18.6	22.6
2003	540	29.0	18.6	22.6
2004	441	23.0	19.2	27.9
2005	464	23.0	20.2	25.1
2006	452	24.0	18.8	27.2
2007	441	24.4	18.1	29.5
2008	435	23.5	18.5	33.6
2009	441	23.5	18.8	30.7
2010	398	24.0	16.5	40.8
2011	373	21.0	17.7	31.4
2012	395	20.9	18.8	39.5
2013	356	20.0	17.8	39.9
2014	380	n/a	n/a	40
2015	408	28.0	14.5	41.4
2016	448	27.0	16.5	44
2017	492	27.8	17.6	45.7
2018	471	29.2	16.1	42.5
2019	506	30.7	16.4	43.5
2020	502	31.5	15.9	44.6
2021	422	31.0	13.6	45.5
2022	417	27.0	15.4	45.6
2023	423	28.0	15.1	63.4

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 Meredith Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	494	21.2	23.3	n/a
1996	494	21.2	23.3	n/a
1997	504	23.6	21.4	n/a
1998	514	23.2	22.2	n/a
1999	536	24.2	22.1	n/a
2000	568	27.0	21.0	n/a
2001	592	28.5	20.8	n/a
2002	540	29.0	18.6	22.6
2003	540	29.0	18.6	22.6
2004	441	23.0	19.2	27.9
2005	464	23.0	20.2	25.1
2006	452	24.0	18.8	27.2
2007	441	24.4	18.1	29.5
2008	435	23.5	18.5	33.6
2009	441	23.5	18.8	30.7
2010	398	24.0	16.5	40.8
2011	373	21.0	17.7	31.4
2012	395	20.9	18.8	39.5
2013	356	20.0	17.8	39.9
2014	380	n/a	n/a	40
2015	408	28.0	14.5	41.4
2016	448	27.0	16.5	44
2017	492	27.8	17.6	45.7
2018	471	29.2	16.1	42.5
2019	506	30.7	16.4	43.5
2020	502	31.5	15.9	44.6
2021	422	31.0	13.6	45.5
2022	417	27.0	15.4	45.6
2023	423	28.0	15.1	63.4

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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