Meadow Lakes Elementary School
Tel:
(907)352-6100
- Meadow Lakes Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Meadow Lakes Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Meadow Lakes Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Meadow Lakes Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Meadow Lakes Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | #261 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 40% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 21% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 70% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Meadow Lakes Elementary School is American Charter Academy (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wasilla Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 192 students
1.0 miles
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)357-6786 1.0 K-8 192 - Wasilla John Shaw Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 447 students
1.7 miles
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-0500 1.7 PK-5 447 - Wasilla American Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 211 students
2.0 miles
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907)352-0150 2.0 K-12 211 - Wasilla Burchell High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 209 students
4.7 miles
1775 W Parks Hwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)864-2600 4.7 9-12 209 - Wasilla Goose Bay Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 340 students
4.8 miles
6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-6400 4.8 PK-2 340
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