Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadow Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadow Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Meadow Lake Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadow Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadow Lake Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1387 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
54%
12%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow Lake Elementary School is ranked #1387 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Meadow Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Meadow Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northport Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Meadow Lake Elementary School?
505 students attend Meadow Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Meadow Lake Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadow Lake Elementary School?
Meadow Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meadow Lake Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Meadow Lake Elementary School part of?
Meadow Lake Elementary School is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
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