Top Rankings
Mead School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,657 students in Mead School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Mead School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
10,657 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
571 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mead School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Graduation Rate
90%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.5%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,211 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,241 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$173 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,211
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,241
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mead School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
821 E Midway Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6700
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6700
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2606 W. Johannsen Rd.
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7810
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7810
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9911 N Bob Olson Lane
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 867-2300
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 867-2300
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Mt Spokane High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6015 E Mt. Spokane Park Dr
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7200
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 N Freya St
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6600
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3515 W Hawthorne Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6510
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6510
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Colbert Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4625 E Greenbluff Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6300
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-6300
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Farwell Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13005 N Crestline
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6500
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6500
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Mead Senior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 W Hastings Rd
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-7000
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,827 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 W Regina Ave
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6200
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 465-6200
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12908 N Pittsburg St
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7500
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Mountainside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4717 E Day Mt. Spokane Rd
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-7400
Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 465-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 W Elmore Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6400
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6400
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Shiloh Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13120 N Pittsburg St
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6800
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6800
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Mead Learning Options
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8621 N Five Mile Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7700
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7700
Gr: K-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3525 E Hastings Road
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6810
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6810
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Mead Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2323 E Farwell Rd
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 340-7800
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 340-7800
Gr: 11-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mead School District?
Mead School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,657 students.
What is the rank of Mead School District?
Mead School District is ranked #36 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mead School District?
79% of Mead School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mead School District?
Mead School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Mead School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,241 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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