Meadowdale High School

Summary:

Meadowdale High School is a public high school located in Lynnwood, Washington, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,512 students. It is part of the Edmonds School District, which is ranked 76 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadowdale High School consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) where 72.36% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 66.2% statewide and 56.14% in the Edmonds School District. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also higher than the state and district averages. Meadowdale has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.5% to 92.6% over the past five years, which is above the state and district averages. The school's diverse student population is more balanced compared to some nearby schools, with 45.3% White, 24.93% Hispanic, 13.1% Asian, and 11.44% African American students.

While Meadowdale High School generally outperforms other high schools in the Edmonds School District, such as Lynnwood High School and Edmonds Woodway High School, its performance is not as strong as that of Henry M. Jackson High School, which is part of the Everett School District and consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Meadowdale High School's academic performance and other key metrics remain strong, suggesting the school is effectively supporting and serving its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6002 168th St SW
       Lynnwood, WA  98037-2799


(425) 431-7650

District: Edmonds School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,269 Help


Feeder schools for Meadowdale High School:

Elementary:    Beverly Elementary
    Edmonds Elementary
    Lynndale Elementary
    Meadowdale Elementary
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Middle:    Meadowdale Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.5 Help
Number of students:  1,535

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.0%
Hispanic:
23.6%
African American:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadowdale High School ranks better than 71.4% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked high schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.06. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Meadowdale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Meadowdale High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46%), Hispanic (23.6%), African American (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadowdale High School is 22.5. 3 high schools in the Edmonds School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowdale High School is $16,269. 4 high schools in the Edmonds School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadowdale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadowdale High School 125th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Meadowdale High School in the ranking list.)

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Edmonds School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmonds School District 76th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadowdale High School

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Rank History for all students at Meadowdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.10 97th 390 75.1%
2005 72.91 97th 394 75.4%
2006 73.10 91st 395 77.0%
2007 78.70 67th 399 83.2%
2008 78.39 63rd 396 84.1%
2009 76.18 77th 402 80.8%
2010 77.50 76th 423 82.0%
2011 69.55 70th 440 84.1%
2012 73.57 53rd 450 88.2%
2013 69.76 95th 454 79.1%
2015 33.40 242nd 341 29.0%
2016 80.47 42nd 306 86.3%
2017 68.48 97th 301 67.8%
2018 66.33 104th 315 67.0%
2019 65.71 132nd 417 68.3%
2021 64.88 128th 455 71.9%
2022 77.65 79th 434 81.8%
2023 64.90 136th 442 69.2%
2024 65.06 125th 437 71.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meadowdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.64 78th 163 52.1%
2021 72.12 39th 195 80.0%
2022 75.98 37th 179 79.3%
2024 75.41 32nd 161 80.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meadowdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.51 11th 65 83.1%
2019 59.28 24th 69 65.2%
2021 38.67 49th 102 52.0%
2022 53.19 25th 70 64.3%
2023 41.94 20th 44 54.5%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Meadowdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.69 73rd 139 47.5%
2019 39.20 78th 128 39.1%
2021 34.24 134th 212 36.8%
2023 52.24 43rd 110 60.9%
2024 41.73 54th 110 50.9%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadowdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.08 57th 227 74.9%
2019 62.32 103rd 344 70.1%
2021 56.31 133rd 392 66.1%
2022 72.85 75th 370 79.7%
2023 56.31 144th 362 60.2%
2024 63.00 103rd 356 71.1%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Meadowdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.82 76th 243 68.7%
2019 69.82 97th 358 72.9%
2021 68.46 95th 390 75.6%
2022 81.21 54th 368 85.3%
2023 64.04 116th 357 67.5%
2024 65.72 100th 347 71.2%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Meadowdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.17 109th 254 57.1%
2019 60.05 136th 355 61.7%
2021 59.71 135th 395 65.8%
2022 69.43 101st 363 72.2%
2023 60.45 128th 358 64.2%
2024 57.16 142nd 362 60.8%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Meadowdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.93 34th 87 60.9%
2019 53.29 54th 121 55.4%
2021 52.50 60th 136 55.9%
2022 68.78 35th 124 71.8%
2023 44.88 67th 118 43.2%
2024 47.34 63rd 113 44.2%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Meadowdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.58 2nd 54 96.3%
2019 60.12 26th 86 69.8%
2021 41.10 65th 111 41.4%
2022 84.99 6th 89 93.3%
2023 62.37 25th 78 67.9%
2024 50.62 35th 70 50.0%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadowdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.75 65th 156 58.3%
2019 64.98 68th 241 71.8%
2021 49.27 133rd 278 52.2%
2022 46.85 125th 261 52.1%
2023 41.25 137th 249 45.0%
2024 50.63 112th 248 54.8%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Meadowdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.34 99th 222 55.4%
2019 64.53 118th 382 69.1%
2021 68.14 110th 413 73.4%
2022 82.79 48th 390 87.7%
2023 69.01 98th 379 74.1%
2024 71.94 87th 374 76.7%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for White Students!

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.

Meadowdale High School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Friday, November 2, 2018

Open Quote Meadowdale High School recently held their first Equity Summit, and I appreciated the opportunity to sit beside my students and be challenged in my thinking. More work to be done, for sure. . . but a great start. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meadowdale High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 998 13 66 16 22 n/a n/a 0 1115
1989 921 13 81 18 12 n/a n/a 0 1045
1990 901 15 97 12 12 n/a n/a 0 1037
1991 915 22 123 13 14 n/a n/a 0 1087
1992 954 22 116 16 11 n/a n/a 0 1119
1993 974 32 112 22 16 n/a n/a 0 1156
1994 985 17 99 23 19 n/a n/a 0 1143
1995 1034 43 111 29 19 n/a n/a 0 1236
1996 1034 43 111 29 19 n/a n/a 0 1236
1997 1017 43 128 33 14 n/a n/a 0 1235
1998 1080 50 134 34 16 n/a n/a 0 1314
1999 1083 39 141 42 25 n/a n/a 0 1330
2000 1159 43 167 52 20 n/a n/a 0 1441
2001 1243 49 161 45 20 n/a n/a 0 1518
2002 1274 61 185 62 19 n/a n/a 0 1601
2003 1274 61 185 62 19 n/a n/a 0 1601
2004 1271 73 182 64 29 n/a n/a 0 1619
2005 1210 69 182 68 31 n/a n/a 0 1560
2006 1199 84 186 77 31 n/a n/a 0 1577
2007 1185 79 179 68 30 n/a n/a 0 1541
2008 1200 72 188 65 27 n/a n/a 8 1560
2009 1153 65 194 62 23 n/a n/a 15 1512
2010 1089 62 192 75 18 n/a n/a 27 1463
2011 1096 60 198 111 14 4 66 0 1549
2012 1019 58 191 133 9 8 91 0 1509
2013 992 79 194 156 6 5 116 0 1548
2014 948 92 192 195 2 5 121 0 1555
2015 915 92 194 232 12 8 136 0 1589
2016 886 96 211 261 10 17 134 0 1615
2017 838 98 248 297 8 12 127 0 1628
2018 797 109 236 330 8 14 133 0 1627
2019 741 105 207 331 5 16 130 0 1535
2020 705 108 211 349 5 17 131 0 1526
2021 657 122 205 346 5 19 146 0 1500
2022 617 121 189 346 6 19 140 1 1439
2023 685 173 198 377 5 21 46 7 1512
2024 706 193 172 363 8 18 55 20 1535

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 Meadowdale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1115 50.0 22.3 0
1989 1045 50.0 20.9 n/a
1990 1037 49.2 21.0 0
1991 1087 49.0 22.1 n/a
1992 1119 50.0 22.3 n/a
1993 1156 52.9 21.9 n/a
1994 1143 54.1 21.1 n/a
1995 1236 55.5 22.3 n/a
1996 1236 55.5 22.3 n/a
1997 1235 50.7 24.4 n/a
1998 1314 55.8 23.5 n/a
1999 1330 56.4 23.6 n/a
2000 1441 59.1 24.4 n/a
2001 1518 64.2 23.6 n/a
2002 1601 67.8 23.6 10.6
2003 1601 67.8 23.6 10.6
2004 1619 72.0 22.5 14
2005 1560 71.6 21.8 13.3
2006 1577 70.0 22.5 15.3
2007 1541 75.6 20.4 17.1
2008 1560 68.8 22.7 16.6
2009 1512 68.8 22.0 17.1
2010 1463 60.4 24.2 14.5
2011 1549 62.5 24.7 14.7
2012 1509 62.3 24.1 25.2
2013 1548 62.1 24.8 29.7
2014 1555 n/a n/a 34.5
2015 1589 68.0 23.3 31.1
2016 1615 69.0 23.4 36.8
2017 1628 70.8 22.9 36
2018 1627 69.9 23.2 33.9
2019 1535 69.7 22.0 35.7
2020 1526 63.7 23.9 36.5
2021 1500 63.2 23.7 35.3
2022 1439 69.7 20.6 38.7
2023 1512 70.1 21.5 41.7
2024 1535 67.9 22.5 48.5

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 Meadowdale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1115 50.0 22.3 0
1989 1045 50.0 20.9 n/a
1990 1037 49.2 21.0 0
1991 1087 49.0 22.1 n/a
1992 1119 50.0 22.3 n/a
1993 1156 52.9 21.9 n/a
1994 1143 54.1 21.1 n/a
1995 1236 55.5 22.3 n/a
1996 1236 55.5 22.3 n/a
1997 1235 50.7 24.4 n/a
1998 1314 55.8 23.5 n/a
1999 1330 56.4 23.6 n/a
2000 1441 59.1 24.4 n/a
2001 1518 64.2 23.6 n/a
2002 1601 67.8 23.6 10.6
2003 1601 67.8 23.6 10.6
2004 1619 72.0 22.5 14
2005 1560 71.6 21.8 13.3
2006 1577 70.0 22.5 15.3
2007 1541 75.6 20.4 17.1
2008 1560 68.8 22.7 16.6
2009 1512 68.8 22.0 17.1
2010 1463 60.4 24.2 14.5
2011 1549 62.5 24.7 14.7
2012 1509 62.3 24.1 25.2
2013 1548 62.1 24.8 29.7
2014 1555 n/a n/a 34.5
2015 1589 68.0 23.3 31.1
2016 1615 69.0 23.4 36.8
2017 1628 70.8 22.9 36
2018 1627 69.9 23.2 33.9
2019 1535 69.7 22.0 35.7
2020 1526 63.7 23.9 36.5
2021 1500 63.2 23.7 35.3
2022 1439 69.7 20.6 38.7
2023 1512 70.1 21.5 41.7
2024 1535 67.9 22.5 48.5

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.

Immunization Rates

Meadowdale High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.1%0.2%1.0%3.9%97.9%97.6%97.8%97.0%98.2%98.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadowdale High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $152 (1.1%) $13,434 (98.9%) $13,586
2020 $84 (0.8%) $10,079 (99.2%) $10,163
2021 $278 (1.9%) $14,056 (98.1%) $14,334
2022 $800 (4.9%) $15,469 (95.1%) $16,269

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadowdale High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 417 High schoolsRanks 136th of 442 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowdale High School)79.169.6
 9.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)79.573.7
 5.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Meadowdale High School)47.839.8
 7.9%
   10th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)46.942
 4.9%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Meadowdale High School)52.253.1
 0.9%
   11th Grade Science (Edmonds School District)55.258.2
 3%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meadowdale High School)79.169.6
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.157.8
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Meadowdale High School)47.839.8
 7.9%
   All Grades Math (Edmonds School District)53.845.5
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Meadowdale High School)52.253.1
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Edmonds School District)5453.8
 0.2%
   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 Students15351512
 1.5%
African American105173
 64.8%
American Indian55
Asian207198
 4.3%
Hispanic331377
 13.9%
Pacific Islander1621
 31.3%
White741685
 7.6%
Two or More Races13046
 64.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.7%41.7%
 6%


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Meadowdale High School ranks 125th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Meadowdale High School are 46% White, 24% Hispanic, 13% African American, 11% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% Not Specified, 1% Pacific Islander.

Meadowdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beverly Elementary
Elementary : Edmonds Elementary
Elementary : Lynndale Elementary
Elementary : Meadowdale Elementary
Elementary : Seaview Elementary
Elementary : Spruce Elementary
Middle : Meadowdale Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,535 students attended Meadowdale High School.


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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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