Meridian Elementary School
Kent, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
428th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 64%▲ Improving
25621 140th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
(253)373-7664NCES ID 530396000625Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Elementary School 428th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 64th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 189 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 412 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.9% | 39.8% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Asian | 21.6% | 19.9% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.8% | 18.2% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 12.4% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Black | 9.1% | 8.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.6 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 $708K in zip 98042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Meridian Elementary School
- #500Martin Sortun Elementary SchoolKent School District · 0.9 mi away500th of 1,174
ELA 52% ▼5 · Math 49% ▼2Compare - #552Covington Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1 mi away552nd of 1,174
ELA 43% ▼14 · Math 52% ▲1Compare - #780Horizon Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.3 mi away780th of 1,174
ELA 38% ▼19 · Math 38% ▼13Compare - #1070Millennium Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.5 mi away1,070th of 1,174
ELA 24% ▼33 · Math 24% ▼27Compare - #1100George T. Daniel Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.7 mi away1,100th of 1,174
ELA 22% ▼35 · Math 22% ▼29Compare - #1055Pine Tree Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.9 mi away1,055th of 1,174
ELA 25% ▼32 · Math 24% ▼27Compare - #239Sunrise Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2.2 mi away239th of 1,174
ELA 62% ▲5 · Math 64% ▲13Compare - #961Arthur Jacobsen ElementaryAuburn School District · 2.3 mi away961st of 1,174
ELA 32% ▼25 · Math 30% ▼21Compare
What school district is Meridian Elementary School in?
Meridian Elementary School is part of the Kent School District district in Kent, Washington.
Is Meridian Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Elementary School 428th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Meridian Elementary School?
White 40%, Asian 20%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 12% (412 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Meridian Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98042 is $708K 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.