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Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Q: Is Meridian Parent Partnership Program a good school?

Meridian Parent Partnership Program ranks 491 st of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Meridian Parent Partnership Program?

In the 2024-25 school year, 208 students attended Meridian Parent Partnership Program.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Meridian Parent Partnership Program?

Students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Public Grades K-8

491^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 58% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Meridian Parent Partnership Program (MPPP) is a unique and highly successful K-8 school serving 208 students in Bellingham, WA, as part of the Meridian School District, known for its dramatic academic improvement over the past decade.

MPPP stands out for its exceptional science scores, where 68% of students are proficient—significantly higher than the district and state averages—and for showing remarkable growth in English Language Arts, with 8th graders reaching nearly 90% proficiency. While math scores are closer to the district average, the school's overall trajectory is impressive, having climbed from a very low ranking to the 58th percentile statewide. This success is achieved with a distinctive parent-partnership model that operates with a higher student-to-teacher ratio and significantly lower per-student spending than nearly all nearby traditional schools, including Irene Reither Elementary School in its own district.

When compared to other local schools like Northern Heights Elementary School, Alderwood Elementary School, and Cordata Elementary School in the Bellingham School District, MPPP consistently delivers strong academic results with fewer financial resources. The program appears particularly effective at developing student skills over time, making it a compelling and efficient alternative for families in the area seeking a different educational approach.

208

Students ?

26.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,592

Per pupil spending ?

24.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226

(360) 398-9324

District: Meridian School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Hispanic:

5.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — <1st percentile in 2013 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (57% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 58 percentile points since 2013

✓Above the Washington median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg47%

Washington avg48%

Elementary school

491^st of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 47 pts since 2015

From bottom 10% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

148^th of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 63 pts since 2015

From bottom 9% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Meridian School District

70^th of 247Meridian School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	55.5	491 of 1160	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.4	544 of 1168	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.8	562 of 1169	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.3	542 of 1169	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.5	420 of 1107	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.5	667 of 1130	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	27.0	800 of 1056	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	17.5	907 of 1053	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	14.9	956 of 1067	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	1.6	1102 of 1106	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	3.0	1089 of 1097	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	60.9	398 of 1092	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.8	524 of 1093	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	445 of 1094	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.1	542 of 1100	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.2	405 of 1008	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.9	698 of 1068	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	70.4	297 of 1098	73.0%	★★★★☆
2024	45.4	576 of 1099	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.0	569 of 1099	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.6	411 of 1113	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.6	353 of 1025	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.7	572 of 1075	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	55.8	439 of 1007	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.0	565 of 1009	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.0	614 of 1011	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.9	703 of 1031	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.6	474 of 943	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.4	763 of 1027	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	68.1	148 of 534	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	111 of 535	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	94 of 539	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.5	106 of 541	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.6	107 of 529	79.8%	★★★★☆
2019	55.4	216 of 512	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	17.6	366 of 435	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	8.8	421 of 443	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	11.9	404 of 445	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	2.0	490 of 498	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	79.1	85 of 471	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	79.7	83 of 464	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	79.1	81 of 464	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	88.0	49 of 479	89.8%	★★★★☆
2021	87.2	56 of 469	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	25.6	354 of 452	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	55.9	184 of 466	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.5	111 of 470	76.4%	★★★★☆
2022	58.0	168 of 480	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.7	179 of 476	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	88.6	44 of 453	90.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	68.6	134 of 488	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	113 of 486	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	109 of 488	77.7%	★★★★☆
2022	65.9	135 of 488	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	63.1	150 of 480	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.9	240 of 470	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2025)73rd percentile+15 vs school

Female (2025)64th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)56th percentile~ school

Middle school

Female (2025)82nd percentile+10 vs school

White (2025)73rd percentile~ school

Male (2024)61st percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science68%+19 vs state

English Language Arts62%+9 vs state

Math42%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)			SBAC English Language Arts (2025)							SBAC Math (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meridian Parent Partnership Program	Public	K-8	240 W Laurel Rd	Bellingham	98226	Whatcom County	Meridian School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 398-9324	208	8	26.3	24.5%	178 (85.6%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.3%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.7%)	55.5	491^st of 1160 public elementary schools	57.7%		51.4	544^th of 1168 public elementary schools	53.4%	53	60.9	77.8	68.3	30.8	66.7	65.2	65.0	63.0	89.5	61.8	50.0	52.4	47.8	15.0	29.6	57.9	41.9	68.0	76.0	84.0	84.0	84.0	76.0	80.0	72.0	76.0	76.0	$11,592	$78	$11,515
Irene Reither Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	954 E. Hemmi Road	Everson	98226	Whatcom County	Meridian School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 398-2111	765	47	16.1	49.8%	434 (56.7%)	11 (1.4%)	212 (27.7%)	46 (6.0%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.3%)	32.4	791^st of 1160 public elementary schools	31.8%		32.3	790^th of 1168 public elementary schools	32.4%	1	39.2		39.2	37.4	40.2	45.0				40.9	48.4	44.6	30.0				41.0	86.4	89.0	94.9	94.9	94.9	92.4	91.5	92.4	92.4	92.4	$17,042	$808	$16,234
North Bell Learning Center	Public	PK-K	5275 Northwest Drive	Bellingham	98226	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-9289	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cordata Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4420 Aldrich Rd	Bellingham	98226	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 676-6461	357	29	12.4	68.3%	115 (32.2%)	13 (3.6%)	134 (37.5%)	59 (16.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.0%)	12.9	1052^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	9.3%		6.4	1131^st of 1168 public elementary schools	3.2%	79	44.2		44.2	14.5		38.6				18.9	17.7	9.5	21.4				16.4	80.7	83.1	84.3	84.3	84.3	83.1	95.2	84.3	83.1	83.1	$23,284	$2,731	$20,552
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5610 Second Avenue	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-9600	315	18	17.4	65.1%	184 (58.4%)	5 (1.6%)	77 (24.4%)	18 (5.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.2%)	40.1	680^th of 1160 public elementary schools	41.4%		33.6	776^th of 1168 public elementary schools	33.6%	96	46.9		46.9	38.0	61.9	43.8				46.8	34.0	54.8	31.3				38.5	73.1	75.0	78.9	78.9	78.9	73.1	80.8	76.9	73.1	73.1	$19,875	$1,337	$18,538
Skyline Elementary School	Public	K-5	2225 Thornton Road	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-9450	496	28	17.7	56.5%	223 (45.0%)	5 (1.0%)	123 (24.8%)	45 (9.1%)	56 (11.3%)	5 (1.0%)	39 (7.9%)	35.1	748^th of 1160 public elementary schools	35.5%		44.3	629^th of 1168 public elementary schools	46.1%	119	47.4		47.4	36.1	46.0	43.4				41.8	40.7	40.2	40.8				40.6	91.0	94.0	94.0	94.0	94.0	92.5	92.5	92.5	92.5	92.5	$18,724	$722	$18,001
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	5780 Hendrickson Rd	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(360) 383-9289	101	11	9.4	61.4%	61 (60.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (18.8%)	4 (4.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.9%)								(n/a)																												$5,532	$444	$5,088
Alderwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Hollywood Ave	Bellingham	98225	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 676-6404	305	22	14.1	65.6%	149 (48.9%)	4 (1.3%)	113 (37.0%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (9.2%)	11.2	1074^th of 1160 public elementary schools	7.4%		21	955^th of 1168 public elementary schools	18.2%	119	30.2		30.2	23.1	30.2	33.3				28.5	22.0	31.0	11.9				21.6	74.2	75.8	82.3	82.3	82.3	77.4	85.5	75.8	77.4	77.4	$22,963	$2,161	$20,802
Birchwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Pinewood Ave	Bellingham	98225	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 676-6466	335	24	13.9	58.5%	134 (40.0%)	4 (1.2%)	152 (45.4%)	6 (1.8%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.4%)	20.2	964^th of 1160 public elementary schools	16.9%		17.9	997^th of 1168 public elementary schools	14.6%	33	48.8		48.8	32.7	35.0	35.0				34.2	27.3	30.0	22.0				26.9	81.3	84.4	84.4	84.4	84.4	84.4	90.6	81.3	84.4	84.4	$20,255	$1,908	$18,347
Cascadia Elementary	Public	K-5	6175 Church Rd	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-2300	440	29	15.3	59.3%	196 (44.5%)	9 (2.0%)	152 (34.5%)	41 (9.3%)	6 (1.4%)	5 (1.1%)	29 (6.6%)	22.8	935^th of 1160 public elementary schools	19.4%		34.9	755^th of 1168 public elementary schools	35.4%	180	40.7		40.7	24.6	31.1	39.0				31.4	27.9	39.2	39.0				35.6	86.3	88.8	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	91.3	88.8	90.0	90.0	$22,167	$1,253	$20,914

Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian Parent Partnership Program

What is the racial makeup of Meridian Parent Partnership Program?

Students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Meridian Parent Partnership Program in?

Meridian School District

Is Meridian Parent Partnership Program a good school?

Meridian Parent Partnership Program ranks 491^st of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Meridian Parent Partnership Program?

In the 2024-25 school year, 208 students attended Meridian Parent Partnership Program.

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