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#940 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 42% in state
Meadowdale Middle School
Middle School · Edmonds School District · Lynnwood, WA
An Edmonds School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6500 168TH ST SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037
- Math 44% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadowdale Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meadowdale Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,340/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynnwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,357
Median home value
$683,600
Median rent
$1,864/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contracted SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| College Place Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Stella Maris AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Alderwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | 3.4 mi | 680 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Edmonds School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #15 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadowdale Middle School is listed in Edmonds School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadowdale Middle School
Meadowdale Middle School is a public middle school in Lynnwood, WA, part of Edmonds School District, serving approximately 719 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #940 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadowdale Middle School
What grades does Meadowdale Middle School serve?
Meadowdale Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Meadowdale Middle School?
Meadowdale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale Middle School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadowdale Middle School rank in WA?
Meadowdale Middle School ranks #940 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Meadowdale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadowdale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Meadowdale Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowdale Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Meadowdale Middle School a charter school?
No, Meadowdale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadowdale Middle School a Title I school?
No, Meadowdale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadowdale Middle School?
49.9% of students at Meadowdale Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 719
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (425) 431-7707
- Area population (ZIP 98037)
- 30,574
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98037; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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