Serving 183 students in grades 4-5, Ten Mile Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% WA state average).
How many students attend Ten Mile Creek Elementary School?
183 students attend Ten Mile Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ten Mile Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ten Mile Creek Elementary School?
Ten Mile Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ten Mile Creek Elementary School offer ?
Ten Mile Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Ten Mile Creek Elementary School part of?
Ten Mile Creek Elementary School is part of Meridian School District.
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