Meadow Lake Elementary School
Tel:
(763)504-7700
- Meadow Lake Elementary School serves 606 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Meadow Lake Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Meadow Lake Elementary School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 606 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Meadow Lake Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Meadow Lake Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1460 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 9% |
| Black | 48% | 11% |
| White | 20% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Robbinsdale Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Meadow Lake Elementary School is Neca Independent Study (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Neca Independent Study (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Prairie Seeds El School Academy (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Neca Independent Study Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
0.7 miles
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763)550-7114 0.7 7-12 n/a - Minneapolis Prairie Seeds El School Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 323 students
0.8 miles
6200 West Broadway Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763)450-1388 0.8 K-5 323 - Minneapolis Venture Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 9 students
1.2 miles
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763)559-3535 1.2 7-12 9 - Minneapolis Osseo Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
1.5 miles
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763)391-8890 1.5 9-12 n/a - Minneapolis Excell Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 406 students
1.7 miles
6510 Zane Ave N Ste 107
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763)533-0500 1.7 PK-8 406
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