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Meriwether Elementary School

10285 Compass Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
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Top 30%
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meriwether Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meriwether Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Meriwether Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Meriwether Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meriwether Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#441 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meriwether Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meriwether Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
9%
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Hispanic
22%
26%
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Black
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Meriwether Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Meriwether Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Meriwether Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Meriwether Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meriwether Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meriwether Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meriwether Elementary School's ranking?
Meriwether Elementary School is ranked #441 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Meriwether Elementary School often compared to?
Meriwether Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chloe Clark Elementary School, Cherrydale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Meriwether Elementary School?
260 students attend Meriwether Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Meriwether Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meriwether Elementary School?
Meriwether Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meriwether Elementary School offer ?
Meriwether Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Meriwether Elementary School part of?
Meriwether Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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