Serving 1,512 students in grades 9-12, Meadowdale High School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Meadowdale High School's student population of 1,512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadowdale High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowdale High School is 0.71, 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
#464 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
12%
5%
White
45%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowdale High School's ranking?
Meadowdale High School is ranked #464 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Meadowdale High School often compared to?
Meadowdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edmonds Woodway High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, Lynnwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meadowdale High School?
The graduation rate of Meadowdale High School is 89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Meadowdale High School?
1,512 students attend Meadowdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Meadowdale High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowdale High School?
Meadowdale High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meadowdale High School offer ?
Meadowdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Meadowdale High School part of?
Meadowdale High School is part of Edmonds School District.
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