Is Edmonds S. Meany Middle School a good school?

Edmonds S. Meany Middle School ranks 245 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Edmonds S. Meany Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 505 students attended Edmonds S. Meany Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Edmonds S. Meany Middle School?

Students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School are 35% White, 29% African American, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

What high school do graduates of Edmonds S. Meany Middle School attend?

Students who attend Edmonds S. Meany Middle School usually go on to attend Garfield High School

Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Summary:

Edmonds S. Meany Middle School is a public middle school in Seattle, Washington, serving 505 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Seattle School District No. 1, which is ranked 48 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Edmonds S. Meany Middle School has a diverse student population, its academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (47.84%) and Math (37.73%) are significantly below the district (67.59% and 58.68%) and state (52.63% and 41.68%) averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well but African American and Asian students performing significantly worse. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.89% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools in the Seattle School District, such as Madison Middle School, Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, and Eckstein Middle School, Edmonds S. Meany Middle School's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. The school's leadership and the Seattle School District should closely examine these issues and implement targeted strategies to address the underlying factors and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

301 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112-5318

(206) 413-2100

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
245^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,896

Students who attend Edmonds S. Meany Middle School usually attend:

High:

Garfield High School

Feeder schools for Edmonds S. Meany Middle School:

Elementary:	Leschi Elementary School
	Lowell Elementary School
	Madrona K-5 School
	McGilvra Elementary School
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	Montlake Elementary School
	Stevens Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 505

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.7%

African American:

29.1%

Two or more races:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edmonds S. Meany Middle School ranks better than 54.2% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 10^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.7%), African American (29.1%), two or more races (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School is 16.9, which is the 5^th best among 12 middle schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Edmonds S. Meany Middle School employs 29.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School is $18,896. 6 middle schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edmonds S. Meany Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmonds S. Meany Middle School 245^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Edmonds S. Meany Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 48^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	55.77	215^th	512	58.0%
2021	46.55	263^rd	529	50.3%
2022	30.65	378^th	541	30.1%
2023	33.35	350^th	539	35.1%
2024	50.34	245^th	535	54.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	67.75	71^st	246	71.1%
2021	55.68	93^rd	250	62.8%
2022	48.31	126^th	257	51.0%
2023	43.10	131^st	244	46.3%
2024	64.76	78^th	243	67.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.41	26^th	100	74.0%
2021	39.27	30^th	50	40.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	64.52	46^th	231	80.1%
2022	27.48	149^th	199	25.1%
2023	25.62	135^th	167	19.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	37.87	293^rd	448	34.6%
2021	18.70	413^th	458	9.8%
2022	8.57	472^nd	475	0.6%
2023	14.05	424^th	463	8.4%
2024	12.59	429^th	455	5.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.70	49^th	59	16.9%
2021	20.59	26^th	27	3.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	46.43	250^th	452	44.7%
2021	47.78	224^th	469	52.2%
2022	27.37	354^th	479	26.1%
2023	24.63	359^th	464	22.6%
2024	40.39	275^th	464	40.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	64.76	136^th	453	70.0%
2021	44.47	245^th	476	48.5%
2022	31.44	334^th	480	30.4%
2023	38.69	283^rd	470	39.8%
2024	55.47	186^th	466	60.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	27.26	123^rd	152	19.1%
2021	18.01	129^th	149	13.4%
2022	8.86	155^th	161	3.7%
2023	16.70	123^rd	145	15.2%
2024	30.09	106^th	148	28.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	40.90	61^st	111	45.0%
2021	21.24	94^th	106	11.3%
2022	14.51	100^th	104	3.8%
2023	11.28	92^nd	96	4.2%
2024	6.74	88^th	90	2.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	71.69	70^th	344	79.7%
2021	40.89	194^th	353	45.0%
2022	21.45	303^rd	360	15.8%
2024	49.91	150^th	344	56.4%

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Rank History for White students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	83.39	62^nd	470	86.8%
2021	85.02	58^th	480	87.9%
2022	63.58	152^nd	488	68.9%
2023	76.00	100^th	488	79.5%
2024	93.29	18^th	486	96.3%

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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: 1.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a teacher
Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Leadership is horrible. You have a few good teachers who try to do the right thing but Oatis and Foyston have favorite teachers who they are cool with and hang out with outside of school who let them get away with anything. There are teachers that curse with students and engage in personal conversations about drugs and sex. Students are bullying other students and taking drugs on campus and these issues are being swept under the rug. Please change the leadership at this school so we can have a successful middle school in the area. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 5, 2019

The principal and AP, Oatis and Foyston, are incompetent as leaders and disciplinarians. Bullying and harassment happen every day with no consequence. Abysmal leadership. Some really good redeeming teachers and staff. The kids deserve and need better leadership. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	181	158	56	49	1	3	41	0	489
2019	183	163	42	43	2	3	57	1	494
2020	178	155	45	55	1	2	74	5	515
2021	158	152	46	52	2	2	69	4	485
2022	169	150	52	55	5	1	58	9	499
2023	175	147	46	58	3	4	65	7	505

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 Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	489	22.0	22.2	46
2019	494	28.6	17.2	43.9
2020	515	27.4	18.7	44.5
2021	485	28.8	16.8	47
2022	499	26.2	19.0	45.7
2023	505	29.8	16.9	50.9

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 Edmonds S. Meany Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	489	22.0	22.2	46
2019	494	28.6	17.2	43.9
2020	515	27.4	18.7	44.5
2021	485	28.8	16.8	47
2022	499	26.2	19.0	45.7
2023	505	29.8	16.9	50.9

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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