Medina Elementary School

Summary:

Medina Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Medina, Washington, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Bellevue School District. The school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Washington, ranking within the top 3-20 schools in the state over the past several years.

Medina Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 93.57% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 94.53% proficient or better in math, significantly outpacing the Bellevue district and the state of Washington. The school also has a unique racial makeup, with 71.05% of students being Asian, compared to much lower Asian student populations in nearby schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary and Enatai Elementary School. Additionally, Medina Elementary has very low rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at just 3.79%, in contrast with the surrounding schools, which range from 4.84% to 55.3%.

While Medina Elementary's high student-teacher ratio of 21.9 may present some challenges, the school's consistent academic excellence and diverse student population suggest that it is effectively serving the needs of its community. The school's performance and unique characteristics provide valuable insights for understanding the factors that contribute to educational success, and it serves as a model for other schools in the Bellevue School District and across the state of Washington.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8001 NE 8th St.
       Medina, WA  98039-4710


(425) 456-5400

District: Bellevue School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,990 Help


Students who attend Medina Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chinook Middle School
High:    Bellevue High School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  555

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
72.4%
White:
16.8%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Medina Elementary School ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Bellevue School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (72.4%), White (16.8%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bellevue School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medina Elementary School is 22. 12 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medina Elementary School is $17,990. 10 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Medina Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Medina Elementary School 3rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Medina Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bellevue School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellevue School District 18th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Medina Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Medina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 98.07 3rd 1026 99.7%
2005 97.29 3rd 1031 99.7%
2006 96.21 4th 1051 99.6%
2007 97.15 3rd 1069 99.7%
2008 95.95 8th 1067 99.3%
2009 95.83 8th 1072 99.3%
2010 97.03 4th 1088 99.6%
2011 96.20 5th 1092 99.5%
2012 93.57 14th 1097 98.7%
2013 92.29 25th 1106 97.7%
2015 96.83 9th 1067 99.2%
2016 97.91 2nd 1053 99.8%
2017 97.73 4th 1056 99.6%
2018 98.21 3rd 1054 99.7%
2019 96.08 20th 1130 98.2%
2021 99.28 3rd 1107 99.7%
2022 98.89 3rd 1169 99.7%
2023 98.96 2nd 1169 99.8%
2024 98.97 3rd 1168 99.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Medina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.50 5th 320 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Medina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.10 7th 1004 99.3%
2019 89.42 79th 1068 92.6%
2021 99.06 4th 1008 99.6%
2022 98.43 2nd 1100 99.8%
2023 98.35 2nd 1094 99.8%
2024 98.45 2nd 1093 99.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Medina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.73 1st 999 99.9%
2019 96.07 15th 1075 98.6%
2021 99.16 2nd 1025 99.8%
2022 98.77 3rd 1113 99.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Medina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.17 5th 187 97.3%
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Rank History for White students at Medina Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.78 8th 833 99.0%
2019 83.93 127th 1027 87.6%
2021 87.49 92nd 943 90.2%
2022 88.98 72nd 1031 93.0%
2023 85.15 123rd 1011 87.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Medina Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 2 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 319 0 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 345 0 22 7 2 n/a n/a 0 376
1991 346 0 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 336 1 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1993 337 1 30 11 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1994 344 4 29 12 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 340 2 24 37 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1996 340 2 24 37 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1997 332 1 17 21 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1998 335 1 25 19 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 353 3 33 5 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 366 5 34 5 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2001 354 5 38 5 2 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 363 5 37 2 3 n/a n/a 0 410
2003 363 5 37 2 3 n/a n/a 0 410
2004 365 4 44 2 4 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 333 2 47 4 4 n/a n/a 43 433
2006 317 3 62 4 2 n/a n/a 45 433
2007 392 2 86 6 2 n/a n/a 57 545
2008 390 3 88 6 1 n/a n/a 55 543
2009 328 0 79 6 2 n/a n/a 55 470
2010 329 1 112 6 1 n/a n/a 47 496
2011 337 2 147 8 1 0 51 0 546
2012 328 2 146 8 1 0 51 0 536
2013 293 3 164 16 1 0 44 0 521
2014 271 1 133 12 0 0 35 0 452
2015 272 1 220 16 1 0 45 0 555
2016 255 2 252 22 0 0 39 0 570
2017 210 1 265 22 0 0 45 0 543
2018 171 1 272 16 0 0 36 0 496
2019 178 6 324 16 3 0 32 0 559
2020 165 5 312 22 1 0 19 0 524
2021 124 1 300 19 1 0 29 0 474
2022 88 3 307 11 1 0 36 0 446
2023 85 1 319 9 0 0 35 0 449
2024 93 2 402 13 0 0 44 1 555

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Medina Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 13.0 24.9 0
1989 337 15.0 22.4 n/a
1990 376 14.5 25.9 0
1991 372 15.2 24.4 n/a
1992 360 15.2 23.6 n/a
1993 380 16.7 22.8 n/a
1994 390 17.2 22.7 n/a
1995 403 17.5 23.0 n/a
1996 403 17.5 23.0 n/a
1997 371 17.2 21.6 n/a
1998 380 17.0 22.4 n/a
1999 395 17.0 23.2 n/a
2000 411 19.4 21.2 n/a
2001 404 19.5 20.7 n/a
2002 410 21.9 18.7 2.2
2003 410 21.9 18.7 2.2
2004 419 21.0 20.0 2.4
2005 433 21.0 20.6 1.8
2006 433 25.1 17.3 3.4
2007 545 27.5 19.8 1.6
2008 543 29.5 18.4 2.7
2009 470 29.5 15.9 2.4
2010 496 22.5 22.0 3.3
2011 546 25.6 21.3 6
2012 536 25.9 20.6 5.2
2013 521 26.0 20.0 4.2
2014 452 n/a n/a 2.4
2015 555 30.0 18.5 2
2016 570 30.0 19.0 1.9
2017 543 26.7 20.2 1.7
2018 496 25.4 19.5 1.2
2019 559 25.6 21.7 1.1
2020 524 28.4 18.4 1
2021 474 27.1 17.4 0.6
2022 446 24.4 18.2 2
2023 449 20.4 21.9 3.8
2024 555 25.1 22.0 3.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Medina Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 13.0 24.9 0
1989 337 15.0 22.4 n/a
1990 376 14.5 25.9 0
1991 372 15.2 24.4 n/a
1992 360 15.2 23.6 n/a
1993 380 16.7 22.8 n/a
1994 390 17.2 22.7 n/a
1995 403 17.5 23.0 n/a
1996 403 17.5 23.0 n/a
1997 371 17.2 21.6 n/a
1998 380 17.0 22.4 n/a
1999 395 17.0 23.2 n/a
2000 411 19.4 21.2 n/a
2001 404 19.5 20.7 n/a
2002 410 21.9 18.7 2.2
2003 410 21.9 18.7 2.2
2004 419 21.0 20.0 2.4
2005 433 21.0 20.6 1.8
2006 433 25.1 17.3 3.4
2007 545 27.5 19.8 1.6
2008 543 29.5 18.4 2.7
2009 470 29.5 15.9 2.4
2010 496 22.5 22.0 3.3
2011 546 25.6 21.3 6
2012 536 25.9 20.6 5.2
2013 521 26.0 20.0 4.2
2014 452 n/a n/a 2.4
2015 555 30.0 18.5 2
2016 570 30.0 19.0 1.9
2017 543 26.7 20.2 1.7
2018 496 25.4 19.5 1.2
2019 559 25.6 21.7 1.1
2020 524 28.4 18.4 1
2021 474 27.1 17.4 0.6
2022 446 24.4 18.2 2
2023 449 20.4 21.9 3.8
2024 555 25.1 22.0 3.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Medina Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201693.9%0.0%2.0%0.0%93.9%100.0%95.9%95.9%98.0%100.0%
201794.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%96.0%100.0%100.0%
201890.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.4%95.1%95.1%92.7%92.7%95.1%95.1%
201990.6%0.0%0.0%6.3%3.1%93.8%90.6%96.9%93.8%90.6%90.6%
202180.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%80.6%86.1%86.1%86.1%86.1%83.3%83.3%83.3%86.1%
202289.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.9%92.3%89.7%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%
202397.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%
202491.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.9%91.1%92.9%92.9%91.1%91.1%91.1%91.1%91.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Medina Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201936.4%0.0%0.0%63.6%0.0%100.0%36.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Medina Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201986.8%0.0%0.5%3.1%100.0%97.0%97.5%97.5%96.5%97.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Medina Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $181 (1.1%) $16,923 (98.9%) $17,104
2020 $220 (1.7%) $12,638 (98.3%) $12,858
2021 $153 (0.9%) $17,507 (99.1%) $17,660
2022 $230 (1.3%) $17,760 (98.7%) $17,990

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Medina Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 2nd of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Medina Elementary School)7698
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)72.573.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.349.1
 7.3%
3rd Grade Math (Medina Elementary School)8395.9
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Bellevue School District)75.174.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Medina Elementary School)94.794.6
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)74.673.4
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Medina Elementary School)93.995.5
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)73.374.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Medina Elementary School)96.591.5
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)80.476.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Medina Elementary School)95.691.5
 4.1%
   5th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)72.768.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Medina Elementary School)95.694.3
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Bellevue School District)75.474.5
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Medina Elementary School)89.694.5
 4.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)78.974.8
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Medina Elementary School)91.294.1
 3%
   All Grades Math (Bellevue School District)72.868.5
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Medina Elementary School)95.694.3
 1.2%
   All Grades Science (Bellevue School District)76.670.8
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559449
 19.7%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian324319
 1.5%
Hispanic169
 43.8%
Pacific Islander00
White17885
 52.2%
Two or More Races3235
 9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.1%3.8%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Medina Elementary School

Students at Medina Elementary School are 72% Asian, 17% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 555 students attended Medina Elementary School.

Students who attend Medina Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chinook Middle School
High : Bellevue High School

Yes! Medina Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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