Meadowdale Elementary School

6505 168th St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Meadowdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meadowdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Meadowdale Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
481 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Meadowdale Elementary School 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 Meadowdale Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1029 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meadowdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meadowdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
15%
9%
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Hispanic
29%
26%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
36%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Meadowdale Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meadowdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meadowdale Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowdale Elementary School is ranked #1029 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Meadowdale Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beverly Elementary School, Seaview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Meadowdale Elementary School?
481 students attend Meadowdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Meadowdale Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowdale Elementary School?
Meadowdale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meadowdale Elementary School offer ?
Meadowdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Meadowdale Elementary School part of?
Meadowdale Elementary School is part of Edmonds School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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