Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mead Learning Options ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mead Learning Options's student population of 600 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mead Learning Options ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mead Learning Options is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mead Learning Options's ranking?
Mead Learning Options is ranked #937 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mead Learning Options?
The graduation rate of Mead Learning Options is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mead Learning Options?
600 students attend Mead Learning Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mead Learning Options students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mead Learning Options?
Mead Learning Options has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mead Learning Options offer ?
Mead Learning Options offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mead Learning Options part of?
Mead Learning Options is part of Mead School District.
In what neighborhood is Mead Learning Options located?
Mead Learning Options is located in the Five Mile Prairie neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Five Mile Prairie.
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