Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Meadow Ridge Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#1806 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
15%
5%
White
22%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1806 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Meadow Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Meadow Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millennium Elementary School, Pine Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
352 students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Meadow Ridge Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meadow Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Meadow Ridge Elementary School part of?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
School Reviews
1 2/21/2019
This school is horrible! Not only do they not do anything about bullys, but most of the teachers here are just warm bodies watching your kids! There''s no drive to educate.
5 2/25/2011
My daughter just started Kindergarten this year and she loves going to school every day. She is SO VERY excited about school and about everything she is learning and so am I. Honestly I was so worried about what kind of teacher she would have and how this experience would be for her but as it turns out my little girl couldn't have been luckier then getting a teacher like Mrs Gasca. I think Mrs Gasca and all the kindergarten teachers at Meadowridge are an incredible team and we are looking forward to First grade. I couldn't thank Mrs Gasca enough for making the first year of school for my baby so fulfilling!
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