Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Medina Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (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 81% 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-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Medina Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Medina Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medina Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#6 out of 2113 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
71%
9%
Hispanic
2%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medina Elementary School's ranking?
Medina Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Medina Elementary School?
449 students attend Medina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Medina Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medina Elementary School?
Medina Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Medina Elementary School offer ?
Medina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Medina Elementary School part of?
Medina Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.
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