Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meriwether Elementary School 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meriwether Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Meriwether Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meriwether Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meriwether Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#826 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
14%
5%
White
44%
50%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meriwether Elementary School's ranking?
Meriwether Elementary School is ranked #826 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Meriwether Elementary School often compared to?
Meriwether Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chloe Clark Elementary School, Cherrydale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Meriwether Elementary School?
284 students attend Meriwether Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Meriwether Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meriwether Elementary School?
Meriwether Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meriwether Elementary School offer ?
Meriwether Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Meriwether Elementary School part of?
Meriwether Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.
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