Lynden Academy vs. Meridian High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Meridian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lynden Academy ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Meridian High School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
397 students
497 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1571 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#402 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
20
-
Grade 1 Students
31
-
Grade 2 Students
26
-
Grade 3 Students
27
-
Grade 4 Students
29
-
Grade 5 Students
31
-
Grade 6 Students
31
-
Grade 7 Students
28
-
Grade 8 Students
37
-
Grade 9 Students
41
150
Grade 10 Students
42
136
Grade 11 Students
18
113
Grade 12 Students
36
98
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
21%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
87%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%