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Mead School District

Washington · Public School District
17
Schools
10,320
Students
$16,899
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
34.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
93.8%
Graduation Rate
+7.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Mead School District is a public school district in Washington serving 10,320 students across 17 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,899 is above average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Highland Middle School06–08741
Mountainside Middle School06–08795
Northwood Middle School06–08798
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mead Open Doors11–1217
Mead Senior High School09–121,809
Mt Spokane High School09–121,493
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mead Learning OptionsKG–12600
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,899+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
19%
State
72.3%
Local (property tax)
18.9%
Federal
8.8%

State funding accounts for 72% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
10,320
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.8%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.8% graduation rate — 7.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,899 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mead School District?
Mead School District has 17 public schools, serving a total of 10,320 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mead School District?
The graduation rate is 93.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mead School District spend per student?
Mead School District spends $16,899 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mead School District?
34% of students in Mead School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mead School District?
No, Mead School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mead School District serve?
Mead School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mead School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mead School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.