Meadow Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Meadow Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Mead, Washington, serving 395 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mead School District, which is ranked 42 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadow Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms the Mead School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grades and subjects. The school's performance is particularly strong in math, with 67.16% of students proficient or better in SBAC/Math, compared to 51.27% for the district and 41.68% for the state. Meadow Ridge also excels in science, with 67.12% of students proficient or better in WCAS/Science, compared to 53.94% for the district and 49.73% for the state. The school has a higher percentage of white students (79.49%) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.65%) compared to the state average, suggesting it serves a more affluent community.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Mead School District, Meadow Ridge generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, with higher test scores and statewide rankings. However, some nearby schools, such as Skyline Elementary and Midway Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly within the state. The demographic composition of Meadow Ridge, with a higher percentage of white students and lower percentage of minority students, raises questions about equity and access to high-quality education for all students in the Mead School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 15601 N Freya St
       Mead, WA  99021-9342


(509) 465-6600

District: Mead School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
191st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,923 Help


Students who attend Meadow Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mountainside Middle School
High:    Mt Spokane High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Two or more races:
8.6%
Hispanic:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadow Ridge Elementary ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Mead School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), two or more races (8.6%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary is 17.3. 8 elementary schools in the Mead School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Ridge Elementary is $14,923. 6 elementary schools in the Mead School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadow Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Ridge Elementary 191st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Meadow Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mead School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead School District 42nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadow Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meadow Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.78 141st 1026 86.3%
2005 82.36 133rd 1031 87.1%
2006 76.64 191st 1051 81.8%
2007 73.76 222nd 1069 79.2%
2008 82.83 118th 1067 88.9%
2009 76.43 191st 1072 82.2%
2010 82.30 133rd 1088 87.8%
2011 83.82 122nd 1092 88.8%
2012 85.61 96th 1097 91.2%
2013 86.94 83rd 1106 92.5%
2015 89.74 89th 1067 91.7%
2016 86.73 118th 1053 88.8%
2017 77.86 220th 1056 79.2%
2018 80.34 193rd 1054 81.7%
2019 77.51 234th 1130 79.3%
2021 82.88 178th 1107 83.9%
2022 80.91 214th 1169 81.7%
2023 84.48 171st 1169 85.4%
2024 83.02 191st 1168 83.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meadow Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.00 280th 637 56.0%
2019 24.58 459th 566 18.9%
2021 57.66 59th 158 62.7%
2022 66.88 99th 478 79.3%
2023 36.05 212th 308 31.2%
2024 52.12 152nd 339 55.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadow Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.17 132nd 835 84.2%
2019 76.65 124th 979 87.3%
2021 80.20 86th 854 89.9%
2022 72.65 175th 1019 82.8%
2023 90.61 24th 1013 97.6%
2024 75.05 176th 1024 82.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Meadow Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.52 172nd 1004 82.9%
2019 78.48 211th 1068 80.2%
2021 68.85 274th 1008 72.8%
2022 82.89 170th 1100 84.5%
2023 73.80 255th 1094 76.7%
2024 80.62 190th 1093 82.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadow Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.48 239th 999 76.1%
2019 72.85 278th 1075 74.1%
2021 88.69 114th 1025 88.9%
2022 76.15 258th 1113 76.8%
2023 89.44 105th 1099 90.4%
2024 82.31 180th 1099 83.6%
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Rank History for White students at Meadow Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.06 229th 833 72.5%
2019 69.70 309th 1027 69.9%
2021 76.06 200th 943 78.8%
2022 73.95 253rd 1031 75.5%
2023 82.27 151st 1011 85.1%
2024 78.78 196th 1009 80.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Meadow Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 564 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1994 549 2 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 566
1995 562 4 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1996 562 4 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1997 559 7 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1998 519 8 9 9 4 n/a n/a 0 549
1999 522 8 13 8 6 n/a n/a 0 557
2000 522 6 11 9 4 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 565 6 10 9 6 n/a n/a 0 596
2002 544 5 14 2 8 n/a n/a 0 573
2003 544 5 14 2 8 n/a n/a 0 573
2004 546 4 10 2 10 n/a n/a 0 572
2005 548 3 9 4 12 n/a n/a 0 576
2006 553 3 10 5 10 n/a n/a 9 590
2007 559 5 10 10 9 n/a n/a 27 620
2008 514 1 7 10 4 n/a n/a 36 572
2009 503 1 4 9 7 n/a n/a 33 557
2010 489 1 5 9 8 n/a n/a 22 534
2011 476 0 2 27 2 0 28 0 535
2012 493 2 4 27 2 0 21 0 549
2013 519 0 4 36 2 0 17 0 578
2014 525 2 6 30 1 0 23 0 587
2015 515 4 4 32 2 0 25 0 582
2016 495 1 3 33 2 1 20 0 555
2017 496 2 5 31 1 2 27 0 564
2018 520 2 4 35 1 2 26 0 590
2019 519 3 4 37 6 3 37 0 609
2020 475 6 9 45 6 3 39 0 583
2021 309 4 6 23 2 2 25 0 371
2022 310 3 8 11 2 3 32 0 369
2023 314 1 11 26 6 3 34 0 395

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 Meadow Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 573 7.6 75.4 n/a
1994 566 25.4 22.3 n/a
1995 583 26.0 22.4 n/a
1996 583 26.0 22.4 n/a
1997 587 25.8 22.8 n/a
1998 549 25.5 21.5 n/a
1999 557 25.5 21.8 n/a
2000 552 25.0 22.1 n/a
2001 596 28.0 21.3 n/a
2002 573 28.5 20.1 20.4
2003 573 28.5 20.1 20.4
2004 572 28.0 20.4 22.6
2005 576 27.5 20.9 19.1
2006 590 29.2 20.2 20.5
2007 620 30.9 20.1 26
2008 572 25.7 22.3 25.7
2009 557 25.7 21.7 25.6
2010 534 27.0 19.7 21.1
2011 535 23.5 22.6 23.4
2012 549 25.1 21.8 27.7
2013 578 27.2 21.2 31.8
2014 587 n/a n/a 25
2015 582 32.0 18.1 28.7
2016 555 29.0 19.1 26.5
2017 564 26.5 21.2 26.2
2018 590 31.5 18.7 26.6
2019 609 31.6 19.2 29.9
2020 583 33.5 17.4 27.3
2021 371 22.4 16.5 17.8
2022 369 21.1 17.4 17.3
2023 395 22.8 17.3 31.6

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 573 7.6 75.4 n/a
1994 566 25.4 22.3 n/a
1995 583 26.0 22.4 n/a
1996 583 26.0 22.4 n/a
1997 587 25.8 22.8 n/a
1998 549 25.5 21.5 n/a
1999 557 25.5 21.8 n/a
2000 552 25.0 22.1 n/a
2001 596 28.0 21.3 n/a
2002 573 28.5 20.1 20.4
2003 573 28.5 20.1 20.4
2004 572 28.0 20.4 22.6
2005 576 27.5 20.9 19.1
2006 590 29.2 20.2 20.5
2007 620 30.9 20.1 26
2008 572 25.7 22.3 25.7
2009 557 25.7 21.7 25.6
2010 534 27.0 19.7 21.1
2011 535 23.5 22.6 23.4
2012 549 25.1 21.8 27.7
2013 578 27.2 21.2 31.8
2014 587 n/a n/a 25
2015 582 32.0 18.1 28.7
2016 555 29.0 19.1 26.5
2017 564 26.5 21.2 26.2
2018 590 31.5 18.7 26.6
2019 609 31.6 19.2 29.9
2020 583 33.5 17.4 27.3
2021 371 22.4 16.5 17.8
2022 369 21.1 17.4 17.3
2023 395 22.8 17.3 31.6

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

Meadow Ridge Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201686.7%1.7%0.0%0.0%93.3%88.3%93.3%90.0%88.3%88.3%
201795.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.3%96.7%96.7%96.7%95.1%95.1%96.7%
201890.0%0.0%0.0%1.7%6.7%91.7%93.3%91.7%91.7%93.3%93.3%
201988.3%0.0%0.0%1.7%3.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%91.7%93.3%95.0%
202096.7%3.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%
202189.4%0.0%2.1%0.0%2.1%95.7%95.7%91.5%93.6%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%
202292.3%1.9%0.0%0.0%3.9%92.3%94.2%96.2%94.2%94.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%94.2%
202390.0%8.3%0.0%0.0%5.0%90.0%90.0%93.3%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
202493.3%4.5%1.1%1.1%1.1%94.4%94.4%98.9%94.4%94.4%95.5%95.5%95.5%94.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Meadow Ridge Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201895.7%0.0%1.1%0.0%2.1%96.8%96.8%97.9%97.9%97.9%96.8%
201989.8%0.9%0.0%0.9%5.9%96.6%91.5%94.9%93.2%96.6%91.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Meadow Ridge Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.3%1.4%0.3%5.7%95.4%95.7%95.9%94.7%95.7%95.7%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.4%) $13,018 (98.6%) $13,198
2020 $773 (7.8%) $9,157 (92.2%) $9,930
2021 $1,412 (10.6%) $11,967 (89.4%) $13,379
2022 $1,297 (8.7%) $13,626 (91.3%) $14,923

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 234th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 171st of 1169 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Ridge Elementary)70.175.9
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)63.361.3
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Meadow Ridge Elementary)77.675.9
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Mead School District)6859.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Ridge Elementary)71.669.7
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)71.761.7
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Meadow Ridge Elementary)68.668.4
 0.2%
   4th Grade Math (Mead School District)67.763.1
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Ridge Elementary)68.567.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)73.363.7
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Meadow Ridge Elementary)65.262.2
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Mead School District)6654.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Meadow Ridge Elementary)63.663
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Mead School District)66.258.8
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meadow Ridge Elementary)69.270.5
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mead School District)71.964.5
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Meadow Ridge Elementary)66.968.3
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Mead School District)63.752.9
 10.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Meadow Ridge Elementary)63.663
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Mead School District)59.655.7
 3.9%
   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 Students609395
 35.1%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian66
Asian411
 175%
Hispanic3726
 29.7%
Pacific Islander33
White519314
 39.5%
Two or More Races3734
 8.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.9%31.6%
 1.8%


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Students at Meadow Ridge Elementary are 79% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Meadow Ridge Elementary ranks 191st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Meadow Ridge Elementary.

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

Middle : Mountainside Middle School
High : Mt Spokane 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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