The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Math. The lowest is 79% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Jing Mei Elementary School
Jing Mei Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Bellevue, a fast-growing city on the east side of Lake Washington that functions as the region's high-tech and retail hub. The school is part of the Bellevue School District. Its academic performance places it in the top tier among elementary schools across King County, based on an overall proficiency index that averages results across tested subjects and grades.
On state assessments, students at Jing Mei demonstrate very strong results. In math, third graders show a high proficiency rate, and fourth graders also perform at a high level. Fifth-grade math results are suppressed in the available data for privacy reasons, so no specific figure can be reported. In English language arts, proficiency rates are solid and climb with each grade: third graders show a strong rate, fourth graders at a higher level, and fifth graders at a very high level. Fifth-grade science results are similarly strong. These outcomes reflect a school where most students are meeting or exceeding state standards, particularly in mathematics and science.
The student body is large for an elementary school and notably diverse in composition. A substantial majority of students are Asian, and a significant share of students identify as two or more races. Smaller shares are white, Hispanic, and Black. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is low, which places the school in an economically advantaged setting relative to many other public schools. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available source, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those services and supports.
Because Jing Mei is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report. The school environment data, such as chronic absenteeism and course access, was also absent from the records, and no discipline data was provided. This is not unusual for a school at this grade band; elementary schools typically have fewer publicly reported metrics in these areas. A parent seeking specific information about classroom climate, special education, or enrichment offerings would need to contact the school or the Bellevue School District for details.
Bellevue itself is a high-cost, high-opportunity community. Median home values in the area are very high, and rents are correspondingly elevated. The city has experienced rapid growth and large-scale redevelopment, particularly around downtown and the Spring District, driven by the expansion of major tech employers and the opening of light rail connections to Seattle and Redmond. The public schools serve a community that is heavily invested in education. The area's housing market remains competitive, with a moderate inventory of active listings and homes spending about a month on the market.
The Bellevue School District, which includes Jing Mei, has not reported any recent parent-relevant district-wide changes such as boundary adjustments, program closures, or new initiatives in the available sources. A parent moving into the area should verify current enrollment boundaries directly with the district, as attendance zones can shift in a growing city.
For a family choosing an elementary school, Jing Mei stands out for its consistently high academic results across all tested subjects, particularly math and science. The school serves a population that is economically well-positioned and culturally diverse, especially with a strong Asian and multiracial student community. The setting is a high-growth, high-cost suburban city with strong ties to the regional tech economy. A parent who values a school with very strong test scores, a diverse peer environment, and a focus on early academics would likely find Jing Mei a strong fit. Those seeking specific details about program offerings, special education services, or extracurricular activities will need to follow up with the school directly, as that information was not in the public data reviewed here.
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