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Meriwether Elementary School vs. Cherrydale Elementary School

Should you attend Meriwether Elementary School or Cherrydale Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Meriwether Elementary School
10285 Compass Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Cherrydale Elementary School
1201 Galloway
Steilacoom, WA 98388
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Cherrydale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meriwether Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Cherrydale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-3
Total Students
260 students
345 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meriwether Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cherrydale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meriwether Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cherrydale Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meriwether Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cherrydale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meriwether Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clover Park School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cherrydale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#501 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#750 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meriwether Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cherrydale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in WA)
65-69%
(Top 10% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meriwether Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clover Park School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherrydale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meriwether Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clover Park School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherrydale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Meriwether Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cherrydale Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
2
-
Kindergarten Students
39
75
Grade 1 Students
49
84
Grade 2 Students
41
97
Grade 3 Students
57
89
Grade 4 Students
41
-
Grade 5 Students
31
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meriwether Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cherrydale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meriwether Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cherrydale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meriwether Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cherrydale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meriwether Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cherrydale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meriwether Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cherrydale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Meriwether Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Cherrydale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
14%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meriwether Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clover Park School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cherrydale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meriwether Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clover Park School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cherrydale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meriwether Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clover Park School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cherrydale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meriwether Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clover Park School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cherrydale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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