Irene Reither Elementary School
Everson, WA · Meridian School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, fringe
737th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▲ Improving
954 E. Hemmi Road, Everson, WA 98226
(360)398-2111NCES ID 530501000766Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Irene Reither Elementary School 737th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 361 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 748 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.0% | 57.4% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.6% | 27.4% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 7.4% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 6.0% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $651K in zip 98226 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Irene Reither Elementary School
- #583Meridian Parent Partnership ProgramMeridian School District · 2.6 mi away583rd of 1,174
ELA 55% ▲15 · Math 38% ▼2Compare - #589Everson ElementaryNooksack Valley School District · 4.7 mi away589th of 1,174
ELA 50% ▲10 · Math 43% ▲3Compare - #1139Cordata Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 5.4 mi away1,139th of 1,174
ELA 18% ▼22 · Math 16% ▼24Compare - #507Northern Heights Elementary SchlBellingham School District · 5.5 mi away507th of 1,174
ELA 51% ▲11 · Math 49% ▲9Compare - #700Fisher Elementary SchoolLynden School District · 5.6 mi away700th of 1,174
ELA 44% ▲4 · Math 39% ▼1Compare - #654Harmony ElementaryMount Baker School District · 5.7 mi away654th of 1,174
ELA 46% ▲6 · Math 41% ▲1Compare - #353Isom Elementary SchoolLynden School District · 5.9 mi away353rd of 1,174
ELA 61% ▲21 · Math 52% ▲12Compare - #348Vossbeck Elementary SchoolLynden School District · 6.5 mi away348th of 1,174
ELA 56% ▲16 · Math 58% ▲18Compare
What school district is Irene Reither Elementary School in?
Irene Reither Elementary School is part of the Meridian School District district in Everson, Washington.
Is Irene Reither Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Irene Reither Elementary School 737th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Irene Reither Elementary School?
White 57%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 6% (748 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Irene Reither Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98226 is $651K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.