Excellent
#88 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 4% in state
Medina Elementary School
Elementary School · Bellevue School District · Medina, WA
A Bellevue School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8001 NE 8TH ST., Medina, WA 98039
- Math 94% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 91% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Medina Elementary School score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 33 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Medina Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated994/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medina), 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
$249,688
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
88.2%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98039; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Bellevue Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 918 | Compare → |
| Three Points Elementary School CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Clyde Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 636 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellevue School District
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #4 of 28
- District spending per student
- $20,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Medina Elementary School is listed in Bellevue School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Medina Elementary School
Medina Elementary School is a public elementary school in Medina, WA, part of Bellevue School District, serving approximately 555 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Medina Elementary School
What grades does Medina Elementary School serve?
Medina Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Medina Elementary School?
Medina Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medina Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medina Elementary School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Medina Elementary School rank in WA?
Medina Elementary School ranks #88 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Medina Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Medina Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Medina Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Medina Elementary School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Medina Elementary School a charter school?
No, Medina Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Medina Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Medina Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Medina Elementary School?
3.4% of students at Medina Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (425) 456-5400
- Area population (ZIP 98039)
- 2,889
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 98039; 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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