Meridian Parent Partnership Program

240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Meridian Parent Partnership Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meridian Parent Partnership Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Meridian Parent Partnership Program's student population of 208 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Meridian Parent Partnership Program ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Parent Partnership Program is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#703 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
41%
60-64%
53%
60-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
14%
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meridian Parent Partnership Program's ranking?
Meridian Parent Partnership Program is ranked #703 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Meridian Parent Partnership Program?
208 students attend Meridian Parent Partnership Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Meridian Parent Partnership Program students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meridian Parent Partnership Program?
Meridian Parent Partnership Program has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Parent Partnership Program offer ?
Meridian Parent Partnership Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridian Parent Partnership Program part of?
Meridian Parent Partnership Program is part of Meridian School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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