Meridian Elementary School

Meridian Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
25621 140th Ave SE,  Kent, WA
Kent School District
4.8
516 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shannan Painter
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
57.5%
State Average
41.7%
Science
50.8%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
630:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
36.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.6%
Hispanic
19.5%
Two or more races
11.4%
Black
10.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#39 Most Diverse Public ES in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/24/2023
We love Meridian! All the teachers and staff are incredible and build special bonds with the kids. We have been there 4 years now and have not met a teacher we haven’t liked. I volunteer in the school from time to time and it always feels like such a warm and welcoming environment.
4.0 parent
6/9/2022
This school is great! We’ve attended for the past 3 years and most was during the entire Covid season. The school was responsible with notifications. They pivoted well from live to virtual classes in a short period of time. The current principal and asst principal is very responsive to parent concer...
5.0 parent
5/13/2022
We came from another Kent School and our daughter thrived at Meridian. Teachers were fantastic and cared for the students.
5.0 parent
1/22/2020
Over all our experience is good thanks KSD

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Meridian Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Kent, WA, in the Covington neighborhood, and is served by the Kent School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 516 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Meridian Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $682,742. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Outreach Program, Kent Virtual Academy, Kentwood High School, and more. Learn more about what Kent has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Meridian Elementary School.

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