Meridian Elementary School

Summary:

Meridian Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kent, Washington, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Kent School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state in academic proficiency, with strong performance across student subgroups.

Meridian Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic achievement, with 64.77% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 57.54% proficient in math, far exceeding the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly impressive among specific student groups, ranking in the top third of Washington elementary schools for Asian, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. Over the past decade, Meridian has steadily improved, moving from the bottom half of the state's elementary schools to the top third, earning a 4-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools in the Kent School District, such as George T. Daniel Elementary, Pine Tree Elementary, and Meadow Ridge Elementary, Meridian Elementary consistently outperforms in academic proficiency. This success is particularly noteworthy given the school's relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students in need.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 25621 140th Ave SE
       Kent, WA  98042-3601


(253) 373-7664

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
328th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,346 Help


Students who attend Meridian Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mattson Middle School
High:    Kentwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  555

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.9%
Asian:
19.6%
Hispanic:
19.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meridian Elementary School ranks better than 71.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Meridian Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.9%), Asian (19.6%), Hispanic (19.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School is 16.7. 22 elementary schools in the Kent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian Elementary School is $19,346, which is the 9th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Kent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meridian Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Elementary School 328th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Meridian Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kent School District 145th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meridian Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.03 276th 1026 73.1%
2005 76.54 196th 1031 81.0%
2006 67.43 298th 1051 71.6%
2007 61.31 410th 1069 61.6%
2008 56.66 477th 1067 55.3%
2009 59.10 435th 1072 59.4%
2010 67.62 312th 1088 71.3%
2011 52.35 547th 1092 49.9%
2012 48.19 606th 1097 44.8%
2013 43.25 679th 1106 38.6%
2015 49.74 538th 1067 49.6%
2016 51.80 511th 1053 51.5%
2017 53.43 497th 1056 52.9%
2018 53.27 496th 1054 52.9%
2019 48.02 609th 1130 46.1%
2021 27.36 797th 1107 28.0%
2022 35.61 745th 1169 36.3%
2023 43.33 641st 1169 45.2%
2024 69.33 328th 1168 71.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.66 131st 212 38.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.96 76th 333 77.2%
2019 55.03 69th 248 72.2%
2022 45.07 98th 213 54.0%
2023 63.28 62nd 254 75.6%
2024 77.11 47th 320 85.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.68 283rd 637 55.6%
2022 33.02 332nd 478 30.5%
2024 68.82 71st 339 79.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.63 465th 835 44.3%
2019 46.32 554th 979 43.4%
2021 24.34 695th 854 18.6%
2022 25.63 836th 1019 18.0%
2023 36.82 671st 1013 33.8%
2024 67.69 267th 1024 73.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.20 479th 1004 52.3%
2019 55.07 502nd 1068 53.0%
2021 22.25 801st 1008 20.5%
2022 31.49 770th 1100 30.0%
2023 42.45 610th 1094 44.2%
2024 71.72 274th 1093 74.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.79 470th 999 53.0%
2019 42.65 633rd 1075 41.1%
2021 32.29 678th 1025 33.9%
2022 39.62 640th 1113 42.5%
2023 42.47 613th 1099 44.2%
2024 65.41 358th 1099 67.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.31 119th 169 29.6%
2019 42.69 122nd 201 39.3%
2021 35.49 87th 131 33.6%
2022 45.90 114th 187 39.0%
2023 39.66 100th 170 41.2%
2024 39.13 99th 163 39.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.06 52nd 110 52.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.09 245th 540 54.6%
2019 55.93 278th 697 60.1%
2022 24.15 580th 694 16.4%
2023 49.57 304th 633 52.0%
2024 74.01 124th 651 81.0%
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Rank History for White students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.14 400th 833 52.0%
2019 52.55 508th 1027 50.5%
2021 39.42 574th 943 39.1%
2022 42.86 591st 1031 42.7%
2023 42.54 580th 1011 42.6%
2024 70.15 287th 1009 71.6%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, March 17, 2013

Open Quote This school has an amazing Support Center program. The teachers there completely changed my daughters life. The staff at this school have the best hearts and are deffinitely there for the students. For a parent who originally didn't think that her daughter was going to make it to her sixth grade graduation is so proud to say that thanks to the staff at Meridian Elementary will now be able to watch her daughter graduate at the end of this year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meridian Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 505 11 55 6 3 n/a n/a 0 580
1989 575 12 57 10 4 n/a n/a 0 658
1990 577 12 58 8 6 n/a n/a 0 661
1991 499 13 55 7 8 n/a n/a 0 582
1992 560 14 31 9 9 n/a n/a 0 623
1993 592 14 33 7 7 n/a n/a 0 653
1994 553 21 40 13 5 n/a n/a 0 632
1995 512 17 37 10 3 n/a n/a 0 579
1996 512 17 37 10 3 n/a n/a 0 579
1997 528 20 34 12 3 n/a n/a 0 597
1998 541 19 35 12 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1999 562 21 50 12 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2000 544 33 59 8 4 n/a n/a 0 648
2001 493 23 64 30 4 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 495 31 78 27 7 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 495 31 78 27 7 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 464 31 85 29 10 n/a n/a 0 619
2005 449 43 79 40 9 n/a n/a 4 624
2006 427 50 90 51 11 n/a n/a 26 655
2007 406 54 101 70 8 n/a n/a 36 675
2008 339 37 77 58 7 n/a n/a 44 562
2009 290 49 80 47 11 n/a n/a 45 522
2010 282 38 80 49 9 n/a n/a 49 507
2011 280 53 126 69 12 12 32 0 584
2012 270 45 122 89 9 10 44 0 589
2013 272 57 99 98 7 4 48 0 585
2014 284 59 98 108 4 8 54 0 615
2015 300 59 112 112 0 2 56 0 641
2016 285 49 113 114 0 6 67 0 634
2017 272 57 123 119 1 6 68 0 646
2018 225 43 107 130 3 18 63 0 589
2019 210 41 110 131 1 16 57 0 566
2020 206 54 104 133 0 7 67 0 571
2021 163 36 108 121 0 5 65 0 498
2022 170 47 101 122 1 8 67 0 516
2023 205 58 109 108 2 10 63 0 555

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 Meridian Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 580 27.0 21.4 0
1989 658 30.0 21.9 n/a
1990 661 30.5 21.6 0
1991 582 27.5 21.1 n/a
1992 623 30.0 20.7 n/a
1993 653 30.9 21.1 n/a
1994 632 30.0 21.1 n/a
1995 579 28.0 20.7 n/a
1996 579 28.0 20.7 n/a
1997 597 28.5 20.9 n/a
1998 609 29.9 20.4 n/a
1999 646 32.4 19.9 n/a
2000 648 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 614 30.5 20.1 n/a
2002 638 34.0 18.8 17.1
2003 638 34.0 18.8 17.1
2004 619 32.0 19.3 21.2
2005 624 32.5 19.2 26.6
2006 655 32.5 20.2 29.3
2007 675 33.6 20.1 34.1
2008 562 30.4 18.5 33.4
2009 522 30.0 17.4 31
2010 507 28.7 17.6 36.9
2011 584 30.8 18.9 34.1
2012 589 29.7 19.7 43.3
2013 585 31.3 18.6 44.8
2014 615 n/a n/a 45.5
2015 641 41.0 15.6 49
2016 634 37.0 17.1 48.1
2017 646 38.6 16.7 49.8
2018 589 37.9 15.5 46
2019 566 33.9 16.6 43.6
2020 571 30.4 18.7 41.7
2021 498 33.1 15.0 45
2022 516 35.2 14.6 45.5
2023 555 33.0 16.7 51.7

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 Meridian Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 580 27.0 21.4 0
1989 658 30.0 21.9 n/a
1990 661 30.5 21.6 0
1991 582 27.5 21.1 n/a
1992 623 30.0 20.7 n/a
1993 653 30.9 21.1 n/a
1994 632 30.0 21.1 n/a
1995 579 28.0 20.7 n/a
1996 579 28.0 20.7 n/a
1997 597 28.5 20.9 n/a
1998 609 29.9 20.4 n/a
1999 646 32.4 19.9 n/a
2000 648 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 614 30.5 20.1 n/a
2002 638 34.0 18.8 17.1
2003 638 34.0 18.8 17.1
2004 619 32.0 19.3 21.2
2005 624 32.5 19.2 26.6
2006 655 32.5 20.2 29.3
2007 675 33.6 20.1 34.1
2008 562 30.4 18.5 33.4
2009 522 30.0 17.4 31
2010 507 28.7 17.6 36.9
2011 584 30.8 18.9 34.1
2012 589 29.7 19.7 43.3
2013 585 31.3 18.6 44.8
2014 615 n/a n/a 45.5
2015 641 41.0 15.6 49
2016 634 37.0 17.1 48.1
2017 646 38.6 16.7 49.8
2018 589 37.9 15.5 46
2019 566 33.9 16.6 43.6
2020 571 30.4 18.7 41.7
2021 498 33.1 15.0 45
2022 516 35.2 14.6 45.5
2023 555 33.0 16.7 51.7

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201682.3%0.0%1.3%3.8%89.9%89.9%93.7%87.3%88.6%89.9%
201785.7%0.0%0.0%8.8%2.2%91.2%89.0%96.7%94.5%98.9%89.0%
201887.8%0.0%2.2%1.1%2.2%90.0%91.1%92.2%91.1%93.3%91.1%
201988.4%0.0%1.5%2.9%2.9%92.8%91.3%95.7%91.3%92.8%91.3%
202088.4%2.3%0.0%1.2%2.3%91.9%91.9%91.9%88.4%91.9%91.9%90.7%90.7%91.9%
202198.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.4%98.4%100.0%100.0%98.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.4%
202287.1%2.9%0.0%1.4%1.4%90.0%90.0%95.7%87.1%90.0%87.1%87.1%87.1%90.0%
202390.9%0.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%92.4%93.9%98.5%92.4%93.9%95.5%95.5%95.5%93.9%
202490.0%3.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.0%90.0%93.3%90.0%90.0%91.7%91.7%91.7%90.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201890.3%1.1%0.0%0.0%4.3%96.8%90.3%97.9%96.8%96.8%91.4%
201986.7%0.0%0.0%2.0%1.0%96.9%86.7%96.9%98.0%99.0%88.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.1%0.2%0.7%1.8%97.7%97.8%98.2%97.5%97.8%97.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $958 (6.7%) $13,386 (93.3%) $14,344
2020 $799 (7.5%) $9,833 (92.5%) $10,632
2021 $1,221 (6.6%) $17,253 (93.4%) $18,474
2022 $1,271 (6.6%) $18,074 (93.4%) $19,346

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 609th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 641st of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)61.864.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.841.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Meridian Elementary School)70.667.5
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)5350.8
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.343.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Meridian Elementary School)51.544.6
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Kent School District)48.541.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)52.941.9
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.747.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Meridian Elementary School)51.833.9
 17.9%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Meridian Elementary School)42.433.9
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)55.135.9
 19.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)58.548.2
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Meridian Elementary School)41.625
 16.6%
   6th Grade Math (Kent School District)47.434
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)55.549.1
 6.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.448.1
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Meridian Elementary School)52.944.3
 8.6%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Meridian Elementary School)42.433.9
 8.5%
   All Grades Science (Kent School District)47.943.3
 4.6%
   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 Students566555
 1.9%
African American4158
 41.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian110109
 0.9%
Hispanic131108
 17.6%
Pacific Islander1610
 37.5%
White210205
 2.4%
Two or More Races5763
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.6%51.7%
 8.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 555 students attended Meridian Elementary School.

Meridian Elementary School ranks 328th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Meridian Elementary School are 37% White, 20% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 10% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Meridian Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mattson Middle School
High : Kentwood High School


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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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