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Mountain Meadow Elementary

Public Grades 1-5

45^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,138 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Mountain Meadow Elementary is a public school serving 443 students in grades 1–5 in Buckley, a small community in the foothills southeast of the Seattle–Tacoma area, and belongs to the highly ranked White River School District.

Academic results are a major strength. The school ranked 45th out of 1,138 Washington elementary schools for 2025–2026, placing it around the 96th percentile statewide, while its district ranked 33rd out of 238. Mountain Meadow also led the nearby comparison schools in every tested subject, with 83.58% proficiency in English language arts, 77.45% in math, and 78.35% in science. Those results were well above district averages and statewide averages. For example, Mountain Meadow exceeded the district by 18.51 percentage points in ELA and 25.84 points in math. It also held a clear advantage over the strongest nearby comparison, Westwood Elementary School, by about 16 points in ELA, 10 points in math, and 8 points in science. It also outperformed same-district schools such as Foothills Elementary, Wilkeson Elementary School, and Elk Ridge Elementary by substantial margins.

Performance has been consistently strong since 2020–2021, generally landing between the 94th and 97th percentiles statewide. Math results are especially consistent across grades 3–5, ranging from 76.29% to 79.35%, although overall math proficiency has declined from 83.06% in 2023–2024. Science has been more variable, dropping in 2024–2025 before recovering to 78.35%. Subgroup effectiveness rankings are also notable, including the 95th percentile for special education students and the 99th percentile for low-income students in recent reporting. The school spent $15,706 per student in 2023–2024, comparatively moderate among nearby schools, while its 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio was somewhat higher than most local alternatives. Overall, Mountain Meadow stands out as a high-performing school with broad, sustained academic strengths; math and science trends are the main areas worth monitoring.

443

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,706

Per pupil spending ?

27.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11812 Mundy Loss Rd
Buckley, WA 98321-9332

(360) 829-3356

District: White River School District

Students who attend Mountain Meadow Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Glacier Middle School
High:	White River High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.0%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Two or more races:

10.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 89th percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (81% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Washington elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school81%

District avg58%

Washington avg48%

45^th of 1,138

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 4% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the White River School District

33^rd of 238White River 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	95.7	45 of 1138	96.0%	★★★★★
2025	93.0	72 of 1160	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	96.3	30 of 1168	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	95.5	44 of 1169	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	95.9	35 of 1169	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	94.8	60 of 1107	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	91.6	70 of 1130	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	87.3	109 of 1054	89.7%	★★★★☆
2017	66.9	353 of 1056	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	86.8	117 of 1053	88.9%	★★★★☆
2015	64.4	356 of 1067	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	81.6	150 of 1106	86.4%	★★★★☆
2012	74.0	244 of 1097	77.8%	★★★★☆
2011	79.4	159 of 1092	85.4%	★★★★☆
2010	81.1	145 of 1088	86.7%	★★★★☆
2009	79.4	155 of 1072	85.5%	★★★★☆
2008	75.5	203 of 1067	81.0%	★★★★☆
2007	81.4	138 of 1069	87.1%	★★★★☆
2006	85.0	99 of 1051	90.6%	★★★★★
2005	85.6	112 of 1031	89.1%	★★★★☆
2004	89.5	68 of 1026	93.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	95.0	38 of 1020	96.3%	★★★★★
2025	92.4	69 of 1092	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	32 of 1093	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	93.6	55 of 1094	95.0%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	43 of 1100	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	95.1	50 of 1008	95.0%	★★★★★
2019	88.1	95 of 1068	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	80.5	175 of 1004	82.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	95.6	4 of 659	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	94.0	19 of 697	97.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	97.2	6 of 1013	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	97.7	5 of 1024	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	98.9	1 of 1013	99.9%	★★★★★
2022	95.7	8 of 1019	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	98.9	5 of 854	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	96.1	7 of 979	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	91.0	11 of 835	98.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	94.7	43 of 1059	95.9%	★★★★★
2025	93.2	53 of 1098	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	96.2	25 of 1099	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	29 of 1099	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	57 of 1113	94.9%	★★★★★
2021	92.4	82 of 1025	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	90.9	71 of 1075	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	91.5	62 of 999	93.8%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	70.3	69 of 303	77.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	88.9	23 of 432	94.7%	★★★★★
2025	79.5	40 of 363	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	85.2	25 of 339	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	85.0	24 of 308	92.2%	★★★★★
2022	79.8	58 of 478	87.9%	★★★★☆
2019	81.1	56 of 566	90.1%	★★★★★
2018	70.5	125 of 637	80.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	95.1	11 of 901	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	87.9	76 of 1007	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	95.3	11 of 1009	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	92.1	46 of 1011	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	18 of 1031	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	91.2	55 of 943	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	88.8	61 of 1027	94.1%	★★★★★
2018	85.6	73 of 833	91.2%	★★★★★

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)99th percentile+6 vs school

White (2026)99th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)96th percentile~ school

Male (2026)96th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)95th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2019)77th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts84%+31 vs state

Science78%+27 vs state

Math77%+34 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)			SBAC English Language Arts (2026)							SBAC Math (2026)							% 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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Mountain Meadow Elementary	Public	1-5	11812 Mundy Loss Rd	Buckley	98321	Pierce County	White River School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 829-3356	443	25	17.7	27.1%	319 (72.0%)	11 (2.5%)	51 (11.5%)	11 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (10.6%)	95.7	45^th of 1138 public elementary schools	96.0%		93	72^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	93.8%	27	78.4		78.4	79.1		84.4				83.6	76.7	79.4	76.3				77.5											$15,706	$377	$15,329
White River Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	27515 120th Street East	Buckley	98321	Pierce County	White River School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 829-5830	360	19	18.9	33.6%	248 (68.9%)	8 (2.2%)	58 (16.1%)	10 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (9.2%)								(n/a)																		84.4	87.3	87.3	87.3	87.3	87.0	92.0	85.9	87.0	87.0	$19,676	$807	$18,869
Elk Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	340 White River Park Rd	Buckley	98321	Pierce County	White River School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 829-3354	564	34	16.5	31.2%	412 (73.0%)	8 (1.4%)	88 (15.6%)	6 (1.1%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (7.4%)	77.5	242^nd of 1138 public elementary schools	78.7%		71	303^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	73.9%	61	54.0		54.0	67.0	72.2	62.0				66.5	63.3	63.9	61.6				62.8	91.6	92.8	91.6	91.6	91.6	92.8	94.0	91.6	92.8	92.8	$16,506	$866	$15,640
Foothills Elementary	Public	1-5	10621 234th Ave E.	Buckley	98321	Pierce County	White River School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 829-3355	470	31	15.1	49.8%	304 (64.7%)	10 (2.1%)	90 (19.1%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.3%)	45 (9.6%)	60.7	423^rd of 1138 public elementary schools	62.8%		55.9	486^th of 1160 public elementary schools	58.1%	63	54.8		54.8	60.7	50.9	59.6				56.9	56.3	50.0	42.3				49.2											$16,780	$278	$16,502
Sunrise Elementary	Public	K-5	899 Osceola At 244th Ave SE	Enumclaw	98022	King County	Enumclaw School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 272-7977	382	24	15.7	36.4%	268 (70.2%)	2 (0.5%)	71 (18.6%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.6%)	62.2	396^th of 1138 public elementary schools	65.2%		57.7	460^th of 1160 public elementary schools	60.3%	64	48.2		48.2	64.1	56.1	57.4				59.4	65.1	52.6	33.3				51.2	81.4	83.1	86.4	86.4	86.4	83.1	88.1	84.8	83.1	83.1	$18,422	$692	$17,730
Southwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	3240 McDougall Avenue	Enumclaw	98022	King County	Enumclaw School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 272-6537	358	22	16.3	37.4%	272 (76.0%)	2 (0.6%)	52 (14.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	27 (7.5%)	55.9	480^th of 1138 public elementary schools	57.8%		57	471^st of 1160 public elementary schools	59.4%	9	53.9		53.9	52.6	53.7	46.2				51.1	43.9	56.7	48.1				50.0	81.0	83.3	81.0	81.0	81.0	85.7	85.7	83.3	85.7	85.7	$19,251	$845	$18,406
Wilkeson Elementary School	Public	K-5	640 Railroad Avenue	Wilkeson	98396	Pierce County	White River School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 829-3357	253	15	16.8	27.7%	213 (84.2%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.3%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	70.4	310^th of 1138 public elementary schools	72.8%		70.5	305^th of 1160 public elementary schools	73.7%	5	57.4		57.4	70.0	63.8	58.5				63.6	70.0	60.3	44.4				57.2											$17,446	$154	$17,292
Liberty Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12202 209th AVE CT E	Sumner	98390	Pierce County	Sumner-Bonney Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 891-4800	515	30	17.2	46.0%	326 (63.3%)	6 (1.2%)	90 (17.5%)	17 (3.3%)	4 (0.8%)	7 (1.4%)	64 (12.4%)	61.2	415^th of 1138 public elementary schools	63.5%		73.3	282^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	75.7%	133	63.4		63.4	39.7	57.7	63.4				53.6	48.0	53.9	49.3				50.5	87.3	91.1	92.4	92.4	92.4	89.9	93.7	87.3	89.9	89.9	$19,417	$603	$18,814
Carbonado Historical School 19	Public	K-8	301 O'Ferrell Drive	Carbonado	98323	Pierce County	Carbonado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 829-0121	176	13	13.8	34.7%	168 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	73.1	284^th of 1138 public elementary schools	75.0%		78.7	223^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	80.8%	61	62.5	42.9	55.3			66.7		71.4	28.6	66.1			50.0		78.6	50.0	60.3											$18,856	$1,033	$17,824
Byron Kibler Elementary School	Public	K-5	2057 Kibler Ave	Enumclaw	98022	King County	Enumclaw School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 272-5421	442	26	16.7	35.1%	324 (73.3%)	1 (0.2%)	87 (19.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.9%)	48.1	571^st of 1138 public elementary schools	49.8%		50.1	556^th of 1160 public elementary schools	52.1%	15	46.9		46.9	48.0	50.7	56.8				52.0	43.1	53.3	32.1				42.6	77.3	78.8	78.8	78.8	78.8	78.8	86.4	78.8	78.8	78.8	$18,003	$709	$17,294

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Meadow Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Meadow Elementary?

Students at Mountain Meadow Elementary are 72% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Mountain Meadow Elementary a good school?

Yes! Mountain Meadow Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 45^th of 1138 Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Mountain Meadow Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 443 students attended Mountain Meadow Elementary.

What district is Mountain Meadow Elementary in?

White River School District

What schools do graduates of Mountain Meadow Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mountain Meadow Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glacier Middle School
High : White River High School

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