Melvin G Syre Elementary School vs. Meridian Park Elementary School
Should you attend Melvin G Syre Elementary School or Meridian Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Melvin G Syre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Meridian Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Melvin G Syre Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meridian Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
463 students
512 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#74 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
59
Grade 1 Students
65
66
Grade 2 Students
102
111
Grade 3 Students
75
88
Grade 4 Students
77
119
Grade 5 Students
86
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
19%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
60%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
14%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
12%
