Meridian Park Elementary School

Summary:

Meridian Park Elementary School is a highly-regarded public magnet elementary school serving grades K-5 in Shoreline, Washington, part of the Shoreline School District. With a diverse student population, Meridian Park consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance and equity across different student subgroups.

Meridian Park students significantly outperform their peers in the Shoreline School District and the state of Washington in standardized tests, with 78.93% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 80.5% in Math, compared to 70.79% and 60.66% in the district, and 52.63% and 41.68% statewide. The school's performance is particularly impressive for African American and Hispanic students, who rank 1st and 6th, respectively, out of hundreds of Washington elementary schools. Meridian Park also serves a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, yet spends significantly more per student than the state average, likely contributing to its strong academic outcomes.

While Meridian Park outperforms most nearby schools in the Shoreline School District, including Briarcrest Elementary, Melvin G Syre Elementary, and Ridgecrest Elementary, some other local schools, such as Cascade K-8 Community School and Highland Terrace Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance. Meridian Park's diverse student population and equitable outcomes, however, set it apart as an exceptional example of a high-performing public elementary school in the Shoreline School District.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 17077 Meridian Avenue N.
       Shoreline, WA  98133-5598


(206) 393-4251

District: Shoreline School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,381 Help


Students who attend Meridian Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Albert Einstein Middle School
High:    Shorewood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.9%
Asian:
19.7%
African American:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Compare Details Meridian Park Elementary School ranks better than 94.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Shoreline School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Meridian Park Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Shoreline School District. Student population at Meridian Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.9%), Asian (19.7%), African American (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridian Park Elementary School is 16.8. 6 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian Park Elementary School is $18,381. 7 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meridian Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Park Elementary School 59th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Meridian Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Shoreline School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shoreline School District 13th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meridian Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Meridian Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.81 81st 1026 92.1%
2005 93.21 25th 1031 97.6%
2006 89.38 63rd 1051 94.0%
2007 88.93 75th 1069 93.0%
2008 88.28 70th 1067 93.4%
2009 82.44 126th 1072 88.2%
2010 83.26 122nd 1088 88.8%
2011 70.25 290th 1092 73.4%
2012 84.29 109th 1097 90.1%
2013 80.05 168th 1106 84.8%
2015 84.85 136th 1067 87.3%
2016 91.91 56th 1053 94.7%
2017 89.85 88th 1056 91.7%
2018 91.47 70th 1054 93.4%
2019 91.34 75th 1130 93.4%
2021 96.12 48th 1107 95.7%
2022 94.98 49th 1169 95.8%
2023 96.32 34th 1169 97.1%
2024 94.24 59th 1168 94.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meridian Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.77 25th 212 88.2%
2019 86.57 17th 303 94.4%
2021 91.01 4th 128 96.9%
2022 88.07 16th 252 93.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meridian Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.98 57th 320 82.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meridian Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.15 24th 566 95.8%
2021 88.93 11th 158 93.0%
2022 87.81 34th 478 92.9%
2023 69.03 66th 308 78.6%
2024 84.95 26th 339 92.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.05 96th 835 88.5%
2019 72.68 166th 979 83.0%
2021 95.30 15th 854 98.2%
2022 95.05 12th 1019 98.8%
2023 89.66 32nd 1013 96.8%
2024 88.99 42nd 1024 95.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Meridian Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.78 113th 1004 88.7%
2019 85.80 120th 1068 88.8%
2021 96.69 35th 1008 96.5%
2022 95.60 33rd 1100 97.0%
2023 94.10 46th 1094 95.8%
2024 92.40 66th 1093 94.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Meridian Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.05 27th 999 97.3%
2019 94.32 30th 1075 97.2%
2021 95.02 50th 1025 95.1%
2022 94.13 56th 1113 95.0%
2023 96.60 22nd 1099 98.0%
2024 95.17 36th 1099 96.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Meridian Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.61 38th 169 77.5%
2019 70.41 62nd 201 69.2%
2021 88.92 8th 131 93.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Meridian Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.55 1st 47 97.9%
2023 94.20 1st 66 98.5%
2024 95.79 1st 71 98.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meridian Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.14 303rd 540 43.9%
2019 60.89 234th 697 66.4%
2021 93.97 16th 501 96.8%
2022 87.73 47th 694 93.2%
2023 97.32 6th 633 99.1%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Meridian Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.14 15th 833 98.2%
2019 95.60 7th 1027 99.3%
2021 95.77 17th 943 98.2%
2022 95.18 11th 1031 98.9%
2023 97.24 4th 1011 99.6%
2024 94.22 16th 1009 98.4%
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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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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Open Quote I commend the principal and staff for allocating the additional space to the Extended Learning Program...what a wonderful surprise it has been for these great students.... Before and after care is so necessary for so many families........your gonna make these kids shine Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meridian Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 6 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
1994 315 8 65 6 5 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 470 28 99 15 9 n/a n/a 0 621
1998 465 29 120 17 7 n/a n/a 0 638
1999 448 31 105 22 10 n/a n/a 0 616
2000 406 32 137 23 7 n/a n/a 0 605
2001 441 58 158 39 13 n/a n/a 0 709
2002 454 72 157 44 13 n/a n/a 0 740
2003 454 72 157 44 13 n/a n/a 0 740
2004 389 63 148 42 12 n/a n/a 0 654
2005 389 65 157 55 13 n/a n/a 0 679
2006 371 66 143 45 12 n/a n/a 19 656
2007 338 50 146 31 9 n/a n/a 24 598
2008 316 54 132 45 6 n/a n/a 29 582
2009 311 50 130 49 5 n/a n/a 39 584
2010 280 51 110 48 4 n/a n/a 44 537
2011 266 64 120 77 1 0 48 0 576
2012 253 53 112 75 1 0 62 0 556
2013 215 52 107 64 0 0 50 0 488
2014 235 45 109 66 0 0 51 0 506
2015 253 44 109 75 3 0 63 0 547
2016 261 45 114 69 2 2 68 0 561
2017 292 46 125 71 1 1 72 0 608
2018 348 64 139 99 1 1 93 0 745
2019 346 72 135 101 0 2 103 0 759
2020 340 69 129 109 1 3 94 0 745
2021 196 60 89 78 1 3 63 0 490
2022 201 75 98 78 1 4 61 0 518
2023 205 75 104 73 1 2 67 0 527

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 7 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 399 28.5 14.0 n/a
1997 621 34.2 18.2 n/a
1998 638 35.1 18.2 n/a
1999 616 36.8 16.7 n/a
2000 605 35.0 17.3 n/a
2001 709 36.1 19.6 n/a
2002 740 40.6 18.2 16.1
2003 740 40.6 18.2 16.1
2004 654 38.0 17.2 29.2
2005 679 37.8 18.0 8.4
2006 656 37.2 17.6 8.6
2007 598 32.9 18.2 23.3
2008 582 33.1 17.6 34.7
2009 584 33.1 17.6 33.8
2010 537 29.0 18.4 35.3
2011 576 30.3 19.0 29.5
2012 556 30.0 18.5 32.2
2013 488 25.1 19.4 36.7
2014 506 n/a n/a 31.2
2015 547 34.0 16.0 31.4
2016 561 28.0 20.0 29.8
2017 608 33.3 18.2 30.4
2018 745 38.3 19.4 28.5
2019 759 41.4 18.3 26.5
2020 745 44.6 16.6 25.4
2021 490 31.7 15.4 29.2
2022 518 32.9 15.7 30.7
2023 527 31.1 16.8 37.4

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 7 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 399 28.5 14.0 n/a
1997 621 34.2 18.2 n/a
1998 638 35.1 18.2 n/a
1999 616 36.8 16.7 n/a
2000 605 35.0 17.3 n/a
2001 709 36.1 19.6 n/a
2002 740 40.6 18.2 16.1
2003 740 40.6 18.2 16.1
2004 654 38.0 17.2 29.2
2005 679 37.8 18.0 8.4
2006 656 37.2 17.6 8.6
2007 598 32.9 18.2 23.3
2008 582 33.1 17.6 34.7
2009 584 33.1 17.6 33.8
2010 537 29.0 18.4 35.3
2011 576 30.3 19.0 29.5
2012 556 30.0 18.5 32.2
2013 488 25.1 19.4 36.7
2014 506 n/a n/a 31.2
2015 547 34.0 16.0 31.4
2016 561 28.0 20.0 29.8
2017 608 33.3 18.2 30.4
2018 745 38.3 19.4 28.5
2019 759 41.4 18.3 26.5
2020 745 44.6 16.6 25.4
2021 490 31.7 15.4 29.2
2022 518 32.9 15.7 30.7
2023 527 31.1 16.8 37.4

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 Park Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201695.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.5%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%
201786.5%0.0%0.0%4.5%9.0%91.9%92.8%91.9%88.3%91.0%92.8%
201892.6%0.0%0.5%2.0%4.5%93.6%93.1%96.0%93.6%95.1%93.1%
201993.0%0.0%0.5%1.4%3.7%95.4%96.3%95.4%94.4%94.9%96.3%
202093.3%1.9%5.7%3.4%1.4%95.7%96.7%95.2%95.2%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%
202197.3%1.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.3%97.3%98.7%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%
202295.3%1.2%1.2%1.2%1.2%95.3%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%97.7%97.7%97.7%96.5%
202386.2%3.1%0.0%6.2%0.0%93.9%90.8%95.4%90.8%90.8%92.3%92.3%92.3%90.8%
202493.2%1.7%0.0%1.7%1.7%96.6%94.9%98.3%94.9%94.9%98.3%98.3%98.3%94.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Meridian Park Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201894.6%0.0%1.1%0.0%3.2%100.0%96.8%100.0%100.0%97.9%96.8%
201992.6%0.0%1.1%2.1%3.2%98.9%95.7%96.8%97.9%100.0%96.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Meridian Park Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.2%0.0%0.5%3.9%97.4%98.6%97.2%96.8%97.8%98.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $746 (4.6%) $15,377 (95.4%) $16,123
2020 $487 (3.9%) $11,856 (96.1%) $12,343
2021 $1,218 (7.2%) $15,651 (92.8%) $16,869
2022 $1,733 (9.4%) $16,648 (90.6%) $18,381

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 34th of 1169 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Park Elementary School)77.277.2
 0%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)74.569.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Meridian Park Elementary School)83.777.2
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.368.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Park Elementary School)79.889.1
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)75.564.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Meridian Park Elementary School)80.881.3
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.465.8
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Park Elementary School)81.491.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)73.874.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Meridian Park Elementary School)74.285.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)62.963.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Meridian Park Elementary School)77.390.2
 12.9%
   5th Grade Science (Shoreline School District)70.472.4
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meridian Park Elementary School)79.484.9
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)76.870.8
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Meridian Park Elementary School)78.780.9
 2.2%
   All Grades Math (Shoreline School District)66.759.7
 7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Meridian Park Elementary School)77.390.2
 12.9%
   All Grades Science (Shoreline School District)66.967.8
 0.9%
   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 Students759527
 30.6%
African American7275
 4.2%
American Indian01
Asian135104
 23%
Hispanic10173
 27.7%
Pacific Islander22
White346205
 40.8%
Two or More Races10367
 35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.5%37.4%
 10.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian Park Elementary School

Students at Meridian Park Elementary School are 39% White, 20% Asian, 14% African American, 14% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races.

Yes. Meridian Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5.1% of Washington elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 527 students attended Meridian Park Elementary School.

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

Middle : Albert Einstein Middle School
High : Shorewood 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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