Mead School District
School District · Mead, Washington
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,410
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,410
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#109 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,204
$2,520 vs Washington median
District size
10,410 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Mead School District ranks #109 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Mead School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Creekside Elementary School (8.8/10), Colbert Elementary School (7.8/10), and Meadow Ridge Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mead School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mead School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mead School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creekside Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Colbert Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Meadow Ridge Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Farwell Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Mead Senior High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Midway Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Mt Spokane High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Highland Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Brentwood Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Skyline Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mead School District
Mead School District is a Mead, Washington school district serving 17 schools.The district educates 10,410 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. District-level spending was $15,204 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Mead School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Creekside Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Mead School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.6% and ELA proficiency of 65.5%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mead School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mead School District with test data.
Schools in Mead School District
17 schoolsElementary Schools10
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Mead
- Total Enrollment
- 10,410
- Teachers (FTE)
- 581
- District spending per student
- $15,204NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mead School District?
Mead School District has 17 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mead School District?
The average composite rating for Mead School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Mead School District?
Mead School District's district-level spending was $15,204 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mead School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mead School District is 17.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mead School District?
Creekside Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Mead School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Mead School District?
Across schools in Mead School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mead School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Mead School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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