Melvin G Syre Elementary School vs. Meridian Park Elementary School
Should I attend Melvin G Syre Elementary School or Meridian Park Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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 427 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Melvin G Syre Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Meridian Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
427 students
518 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#145 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
41
84
Grade 1 Students
79
73
Grade 2 Students
78
103
Grade 3 Students
85
64
Grade 4 Students
70
98
Grade 5 Students
74
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
19%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
61%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
12%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
