Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Summary:

Meridian Parent Partnership Program is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in Bellingham, Washington, with a student population of 217 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, with students outperforming the Meridian School District and the state average in key metrics like English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency.

One notable aspect of Meridian Parent Partnership Program is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.87%) compared to the state average (52.63%) and nearby schools like Cordata Elementary (33.08% white) and Irene Reither Elementary (58.98% white). This disparity is reflected in the school's student group performance, where white students outperform their non-white counterparts.

Despite these racial disparities, Meridian Parent Partnership Program has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $5,380 in 2019-2020 to $11,312 in 2021-2022. This high level of investment may contribute to the school's academic success, which is further highlighted by its outperformance of nearby schools in the Bellingham and Ferndale school districts.


Detail:

Public K-8

 240 W Laurel Rd
       Bellingham, WA  98226


(360) 398-9324

District: Meridian School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
544th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,312 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  30.0 Help
Number of students:  222

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.4%
Two or more races:
5.9%
Hispanic:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.8% Help


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Compare Details Meridian Parent Partnership Program ranks better than 53.4% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Meridian Parent Partnership Program ranks better than 79.3% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Meridian School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridian Parent Partnership Program is 30. 1 elementary schools in the Meridian School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian Parent Partnership Program is $11,312. 1 elementary schools in the Meridian School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meridian Parent Partnership Program:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Parent Partnership Program 544th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Meridian Parent Partnership Program in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Parent Partnership Program 111th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Meridian Parent Partnership Program in the ranking list.)

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Meridian School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian School District 80th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meridian Parent Partnership Program

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 2.96 1089th 1097 0.7%
2013 1.65 1102nd 1106 0.4%
2015 14.91 956th 1067 10.4%
2016 17.50 907th 1053 13.9%
2017 27.04 800th 1056 24.2%
2019 42.48 667th 1130 41.0%
2021 59.50 420th 1107 62.1%
2022 51.29 542nd 1169 53.6%
2023 48.80 562nd 1169 51.9%
2024 51.35 544th 1168 53.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.86 698th 1068 34.6%
2021 56.19 405th 1008 59.8%
2022 48.13 542nd 1100 50.7%
2023 56.36 445th 1094 59.3%
2024 49.76 524th 1093 52.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.67 572nd 1075 46.8%
2021 61.60 353rd 1025 65.6%
2022 59.57 411th 1113 63.1%
2023 45.01 569th 1099 48.2%
2024 45.41 576th 1099 47.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.40 763rd 1027 25.7%
2021 48.60 474th 943 49.7%
2022 34.94 703rd 1031 31.8%
2023 39.98 614th 1011 39.3%
2024 44.97 565th 1009 44.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 2.02 490th 498 1.6%
2015 11.92 404th 445 9.2%
2016 8.77 421st 443 5.0%
2017 17.62 366th 435 15.9%
2019 55.37 216th 512 57.8%
2021 76.63 107th 529 79.8%
2022 77.52 106th 541 80.4%
2023 79.93 94th 539 82.6%
2024 75.53 111th 535 79.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.57 354th 452 21.7%
2021 87.18 56th 469 88.1%
2022 87.97 49th 479 89.8%
2023 79.12 81st 464 82.5%
2024 79.72 83rd 464 82.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.56 44th 453 90.3%
2021 56.74 179th 476 62.4%
2022 58.02 168th 480 65.0%
2023 73.54 111th 470 76.4%
2024 55.90 184th 466 60.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.92 240th 470 48.9%
2021 63.15 150th 480 68.8%
2022 65.85 135th 488 72.3%
2023 72.70 109th 488 77.7%
2024 71.48 113th 486 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.

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Enrollment information for Meridian Parent Partnership Program

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 111 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 3 118
2008 136 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 3 144
2009 326 11 10 13 0 n/a n/a 5 365
2010 619 19 9 21 0 n/a n/a 9 677
2011 911 19 6 22 4 1 8 0 971
2012 831 17 6 26 2 1 7 0 890
2013 923 13 14 57 4 1 27 0 1039
2014 380 5 10 16 2 0 8 0 421
2015 300 8 5 20 2 0 13 0 348
2016 260 4 5 15 0 1 16 0 301
2017 246 3 6 22 0 0 15 0 292
2018 221 6 4 14 1 0 16 0 262
2019 175 6 2 18 3 0 15 0 219
2020 188 5 3 16 2 1 21 0 236
2021 318 4 3 26 8 3 25 0 387
2022 183 4 1 15 2 2 19 0 226
2023 182 4 0 12 2 0 17 0 217
2024 194 1 0 11 2 0 13 1 222

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meridian Parent Partnership Program

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 118 2.6 45.4 n/a
2008 144 3.0 48.0 0
2009 365 3.0 121.7 n/a
2010 677 9.8 68.4 12.1
2011 971 17.1 56.7 3.7
2012 890 14.4 61.5 5.4
2013 1039 17.4 59.4 2.3
2014 421 n/a n/a 3.1
2015 348 11.0 31.6 4.9
2016 301 9.0 33.4 7
2017 292 8.2 35.6 3.4
2018 262 8.5 30.6 5.7
2019 219 7.7 28.1 8.2
2020 236 6.8 34.6 15.7
2021 387 6.6 58.1 10.9
2022 226 7.4 30.4 9.7
2023 217 7.4 29.3 15.2
2024 222 7.4 30.0 15.8

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 Parent Partnership Program

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 118 2.6 45.4 n/a
2008 144 3.0 48.0 0
2009 365 3.0 121.7 n/a
2010 677 9.8 68.4 12.1
2011 971 17.1 56.7 3.7
2012 890 14.4 61.5 5.4
2013 1039 17.4 59.4 2.3
2014 421 n/a n/a 3.1
2015 348 11.0 31.6 4.9
2016 301 9.0 33.4 7
2017 292 8.2 35.6 3.4
2018 262 8.5 30.6 5.7
2019 219 7.7 28.1 8.2
2020 236 6.8 34.6 15.7
2021 387 6.6 58.1 10.9
2022 226 7.4 30.4 9.7
2023 217 7.4 29.3 15.2
2024 222 7.4 30.0 15.8

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

Meridian Parent Partnership Program

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201958.3%0.0%0.0%8.3%8.3%66.7%66.7%83.3%75.0%66.7%66.7%
202062.5%6.3%0.0%0.0%18.8%75.0%81.3%62.5%68.8%81.3%87.5%87.5%87.5%81.3%
202168.4%7.9%0.0%0.0%7.9%71.1%73.7%76.3%68.4%73.7%76.3%76.3%76.3%73.7%
202260.0%6.7%0.0%0.0%20.0%66.7%73.3%86.7%66.7%73.3%80.0%80.0%80.0%73.3%
202361.1%27.8%0.0%0.0%22.2%72.2%66.7%61.1%66.7%66.7%72.2%72.2%72.2%66.7%
202468.0%16.0%0.0%0.0%16.0%76.0%76.0%80.0%72.0%76.0%84.0%84.0%84.0%76.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201955.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%40.0%75.0%60.0%70.0%65.0%75.0%60.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201958.7%0.0%0.8%30.8%75.2%77.4%72.2%71.4%78.2%77.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridian Parent Partnership Program

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $125 (1.3%) $9,480 (98.7%) $9,606
2020 n/a $5,380 (100.0%) $5,380
2021 $78 (1.1%) $7,262 (98.9%) $7,340
2022 $668 (5.9%) $10,644 (94.1%) $11,312

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian Parent Partnership Program

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 667th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 562nd of 1169 Elementary schools
 11%
Ranks 216th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 94th of 539 Middle schools
 24.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)45.545
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meridian School District)45.730.7
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)31.850
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Meridian School District)40.930.7
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)59.152.4
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian School District)42.338.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)40.942.9
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Meridian School District)47.330.9
 16.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)66.757.1
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian School District)6034.7
 25.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)33.332.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Meridian School District)36.421.8
 14.6%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)6850
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Meridian School District)47.538.4
 9.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)58.657.1
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian School District)53.742.5
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)44.833.3
 11.5%
   6th Grade Math (Meridian School District)49.624.4
 25.2%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)7575
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian School District)5548.7
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)6545
 20%
   7th Grade Math (Meridian School District)46.931.1
 15.8%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)64.782.4
 17.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian School District)53.953.2
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)17.770.6
 52.9%
   8th Grade Math (Meridian School District)52.924.6
 28.3%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)53.382.4
 29%
   8th Grade Science (Meridian School District)5049.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)61.360.6
 0.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Meridian School District)54.646
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)39.444.1
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Meridian School District)46.530.5
 16%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Meridian Parent Partnership Program)62.562.2
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Meridian School District)5345.7
 7.3%
   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 Students219217
 0.9%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1812
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White175182
 4%
Two or More Races1517
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.2%15.2%
 7%


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Meridian Parent Partnership Program ranks 544th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 222 students attended Meridian Parent Partnership Program.


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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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