Meadow Ridge Elementary School

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Meadow Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kent, Washington, serving 352 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Kent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadow Ridge Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Kent School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.13% of Meadow Ridge students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.48% in the Kent School District and 52.63% statewide. The school ranks particularly low for its Asian, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status student groups, placing in the bottom 15% of Washington elementary schools for these student populations. With 65-69% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Meadow Ridge has a significantly higher rate of economic disadvantage than the state average.

When comparing Meadow Ridge Elementary to nearby schools in the Kent School District, such as George T. Daniel Elementary and Martin Sortun Elementary, Meadow Ridge consistently underperforms. The school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with some improvements in recent years not being sustained. The increased spending per student, from $11,493 in 2019-2020 to $22,803 in 2021-2022, suggests the school is trying to address the unique needs of its diverse student population, but the academic results have not yet reflected the impact of these investments.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 27710 108th Ave SE
       Kent, WA  98030-8767


(253) 373-7870

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1137th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,803 Help


Students who attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mill Creek Middle School
High:    Kent-Meridian High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
35.5%
White:
22.4%
Hispanic:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.5% Help


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Compare Details Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks worse than 97.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 27th 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 6.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (35.5%), White (22.4%), Hispanic (16.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 4th best among 29 elementary schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is $22,803, which is the 2nd highest among 29 elementary schools in the Kent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadow Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Ridge Elementary School 1137th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Meadow Ridge 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 Meadow Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.68 976th 1026 4.9%
2005 11.24 958th 1031 7.1%
2006 10.45 997th 1051 5.1%
2007 13.19 989th 1069 7.5%
2008 12.38 987th 1067 7.5%
2009 14.85 970th 1072 9.5%
2010 16.50 978th 1088 10.1%
2011 7.04 1061st 1092 2.8%
2012 18.29 972nd 1097 11.4%
2013 20.39 961st 1106 13.1%
2015 8.12 1019th 1067 4.5%
2016 11.11 981st 1053 6.8%
2017 23.96 830th 1056 21.4%
2018 17.85 901st 1054 14.5%
2019 13.96 1010th 1130 10.6%
2021 20.79 877th 1107 20.8%
2022 18.63 984th 1169 15.8%
2023 15.51 1038th 1169 11.2%
2024 6.03 1137th 1168 2.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.43 223rd 333 33.0%
2019 34.05 174th 248 29.8%
2022 21.38 203rd 213 4.7%
2024 6.45 320th 320 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.94 728th 835 12.8%
2019 16.48 903rd 979 7.8%
2021 40.98 489th 854 42.7%
2022 24.99 849th 1019 16.7%
2023 18.60 918th 1013 9.4%
2024 3.94 1022nd 1024 0.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.54 922nd 1004 8.2%
2019 15.02 957th 1068 10.4%
2021 18.02 870th 1008 13.7%
2022 20.86 914th 1100 16.9%
2023 16.96 949th 1094 13.3%
2024 5.42 1078th 1093 1.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.59 792nd 999 20.7%
2019 16.19 936th 1075 12.9%
2021 24.37 782nd 1025 23.7%
2022 19.17 936th 1113 15.9%
2023 22.12 894th 1099 18.7%
2024 9.59 1049th 1099 4.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.15 160th 169 5.3%
2019 7.28 198th 201 1.5%
2021 21.83 104th 131 20.6%
2022 11.72 179th 187 4.3%
2023 10.44 160th 170 5.9%
2024 3.08 160th 163 1.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.16 27th 107 74.8%
2019 23.26 98th 110 10.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.99 251st 540 53.5%
2019 40.67 427th 697 38.7%
2022 58.25 222nd 694 68.0%
2023 68.29 146th 633 76.9%
2024 25.02 521st 651 20.0%
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Rank History for White students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.74 828th 833 0.6%
2019 14.16 935th 1027 9.0%
2021 8.43 914th 943 3.1%
2022 15.99 929th 1031 9.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Meadow Ridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 344 106 54 34 13 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 344 106 54 34 13 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 369 118 82 41 13 n/a n/a 0 623
1998 334 118 69 37 9 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 322 113 93 41 4 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 325 113 91 45 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2001 250 97 89 54 6 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 201 99 109 55 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2003 201 99 109 55 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2004 201 93 114 71 9 n/a n/a 0 488
2005 218 124 126 86 9 n/a n/a 12 575
2006 212 129 113 73 9 n/a n/a 50 586
2007 199 132 95 88 5 n/a n/a 72 591
2008 180 82 109 89 8 n/a n/a 49 517
2009 150 85 98 79 6 n/a n/a 51 469
2010 162 82 100 87 6 n/a n/a 56 493
2011 164 102 101 128 4 13 31 0 543
2012 159 96 99 110 1 16 32 0 513
2013 165 108 121 115 1 17 35 0 562
2014 144 114 129 114 2 19 37 0 559
2015 139 104 130 120 4 31 46 0 574
2016 125 105 143 122 4 24 52 0 575
2017 151 76 145 111 3 9 35 0 530
2018 154 86 154 109 2 10 34 0 549
2019 159 95 164 110 2 13 38 0 581
2020 132 86 150 106 1 19 41 0 535
2021 109 66 157 89 3 23 37 0 484
2022 80 47 114 57 1 13 24 0 336
2023 79 52 125 59 0 12 25 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 551 28.3 19.5 n/a
1996 551 28.3 19.5 n/a
1997 623 32.0 19.5 n/a
1998 567 27.9 20.3 n/a
1999 573 31.5 18.2 n/a
2000 577 29.0 19.9 n/a
2001 496 27.4 18.1 n/a
2002 466 29.6 15.7 55.4
2003 466 29.6 15.7 55.4
2004 488 29.0 16.8 55.9
2005 575 28.6 20.1 59.9
2006 586 31.4 18.7 68.1
2007 591 33.4 17.7 69.6
2008 517 29.3 17.6 76.1
2009 469 29.3 16.0 75.8
2010 493 28.5 17.3 79.4
2011 543 32.3 16.8 51
2012 513 33.8 15.1 70.4
2013 562 34.8 16.1 74.2
2014 559 n/a n/a 78.2
2015 574 39.0 14.7 75.3
2016 575 36.0 15.9 75.3
2017 530 34.2 15.4 72.6
2018 549 40.2 13.6 73.6
2019 581 38.5 15.0 65.1
2020 535 39.7 13.4 65
2021 484 38.0 12.7 69.2
2022 336 29.7 11.2 65.5
2023 352 26.0 13.5 68.5

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 Meadow Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 551 28.3 19.5 n/a
1996 551 28.3 19.5 n/a
1997 623 32.0 19.5 n/a
1998 567 27.9 20.3 n/a
1999 573 31.5 18.2 n/a
2000 577 29.0 19.9 n/a
2001 496 27.4 18.1 n/a
2002 466 29.6 15.7 55.4
2003 466 29.6 15.7 55.4
2004 488 29.0 16.8 55.9
2005 575 28.6 20.1 59.9
2006 586 31.4 18.7 68.1
2007 591 33.4 17.7 69.6
2008 517 29.3 17.6 76.1
2009 469 29.3 16.0 75.8
2010 493 28.5 17.3 79.4
2011 543 32.3 16.8 51
2012 513 33.8 15.1 70.4
2013 562 34.8 16.1 74.2
2014 559 n/a n/a 78.2
2015 574 39.0 14.7 75.3
2016 575 36.0 15.9 75.3
2017 530 34.2 15.4 72.6
2018 549 40.2 13.6 73.6
2019 581 38.5 15.0 65.1
2020 535 39.7 13.4 65
2021 484 38.0 12.7 69.2
2022 336 29.7 11.2 65.5
2023 352 26.0 13.5 68.5

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201670.6%0.0%0.0%2.4%80.0%82.4%82.4%81.2%85.9%82.4%
201785.7%0.0%0.0%4.8%1.2%91.7%88.1%94.1%89.3%91.7%88.1%
201884.5%0.0%0.0%5.6%5.6%91.6%87.3%91.6%88.7%90.1%87.3%
201981.2%0.0%1.2%3.5%2.4%83.5%83.5%90.6%87.1%85.9%83.5%
202079.5%5.1%1.3%7.7%3.9%84.6%84.6%85.9%84.6%84.6%92.3%92.3%92.3%84.6%
202191.5%0.0%0.0%3.4%1.7%93.2%93.2%100.0%96.6%94.9%98.3%98.3%98.3%93.2%
202279.6%2.3%0.0%2.3%2.3%81.8%86.4%93.2%88.6%86.4%86.4%86.4%86.4%86.4%
202374.6%3.6%0.0%3.6%1.8%76.4%78.2%87.3%81.8%78.2%83.6%83.6%83.6%78.2%
202472.6%2.0%0.0%3.9%0.0%76.5%84.3%88.2%78.4%84.3%86.3%86.3%86.3%84.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201892.7%0.0%1.5%0.0%2.9%98.5%95.6%100.0%98.5%100.0%95.6%
201987.0%1.5%1.5%0.0%5.8%98.6%88.4%98.6%95.7%98.6%89.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201989.3%0.2%1.9%4.4%95.9%95.0%96.7%94.6%95.8%95.2%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $938 (6.6%) $13,345 (93.4%) $14,283
2020 $686 (6.0%) $10,806 (94.0%) $11,493
2021 $993 (5.5%) $17,202 (94.5%) $18,195
2022 $1,089 (4.8%) $21,714 (95.2%) $22,803

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Ridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1010th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1038th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)30.321.1
 9.3%
   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 (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)36.426.3
 10%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)33.826
 7.8%
   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 (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)268.2
 17.8%
   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 (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)45.339
 6.3%
   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 (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)33.822
 11.8%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)33.336.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)41.839.5
 2.3%
   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 (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)28.418.4
 9.9%
   6th Grade Math (Kent School District)47.434
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)37.931.1
 6.8%
   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 (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)3118.1
 12.9%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)33.336.6
 3.3%
   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 Students581352
 39.4%
African American9552
 45.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian164125
 23.8%
Hispanic11059
 46.4%
Pacific Islander1312
 7.7%
White15979
 50.3%
Two or More Races3825
 34.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%68.5%
 3.4%


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Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School are 36% Asian, 22% White, 17% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mill Creek Middle School
High : Kent-Meridian High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended Meadow Ridge Elementary 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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