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School Comparison

Meridian Park Elementary School
vs.
Highland Terrace Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Meridian Park Elementary School
Highland Terrace Elementary
  • Meridian Park Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Highland Terrace Elementary (161 vs. 17).
  • Meridian Park Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Highland Terrace Elementary (515.8:1 vs. 383:1).
  • Meridian Park Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland Terrace Elementary (100 vs. 67).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Meridian Park Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland Terrace Elementary (100 vs. 67).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Meridian Park Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Highland Terrace Elementary (161 vs. 17).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Meridian Park Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Highland Terrace Elementary (3 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Meridian Park Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Highland Terrace Elementary (515.8:1 vs. 383:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Meridian Park Elementary School
$17,315.56
Highland Terrace Elementary
$17,315.56
Local revenue share
Meridian Park Elementary School
36%
Highland Terrace Elementary
36%
State revenue share
Meridian Park Elementary School
60.1%
Highland Terrace Elementary
60.1%
Federal revenue share
Meridian Park Elementary School
4%
Highland Terrace Elementary
4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Meridian Park Elementary School
26.9%
Highland Terrace Elementary
26.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
King County
$122,148
King County
$122,148
Poverty rate
King County
8.4%
King County
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
King County
55.9%
King County
55.9%
Unemployment rate
King County
4.1%
King County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.