Emerald Park Elementary School vs Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald Park Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Meridian Middle School
Kent · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
| Measure | Emerald Park Elementary School Kent, Washington | Meridian Middle School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 1,154 | #234 of 363 |
| National rank | #18041 of 50,301 | #8531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 318 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerald Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 45.9).
- •Emerald Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Emerald Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 58.2%).
- •Emerald Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.2).
- •Meridian Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 318.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emerald Park Elementary School better than Meridian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerald Park Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 45.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emerald Park Elementary School and Meridian Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerald Park Elementary School: 318. Meridian Middle School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerald Park Elementary School and Meridian Middle School rank in Washington?
Emerald Park Elementary School is 523rd of 1,154 and Meridian Middle School is 234th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).