Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadow Lakes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska 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 Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadow Lakes Elementary serves the southern part of Wasilla, AK, covering an area of approximately 49.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadow Lakes Elementary School's student population of 308 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Meadow Lakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadow Lakes Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#311 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
American Indian
12%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
59%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
22%
13%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.6%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
4%
Showing 2008–2021. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow Lakes Elementary School is ranked #311 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Meadow Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Meadow Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Shaw Elementary School, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center 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 32% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Meadow Lakes Elementary School?
308 students attend Meadow Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Meadow Lakes Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadow Lakes Elementary School?
Meadow Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadow Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meadow Lakes Elementary School part of?
Meadow Lakes Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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