Meadow Lakes Elementary School
Tel:
(907)352-6100
- Meadow Lakes Elementary School serves 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
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Meadow Lakes Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Meadow Lakes Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 423 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Meadow Lakes Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Meadow Lakes Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 21% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 71% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wasilla Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 184 students
1.0 miles
7362 W Parks #714
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907)357-6786 1.0 K-8 184 - Wasilla John Shaw Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
1.7 miles
3750 E Paradise Lane
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)352-0500 1.7 PK-5 416 - Wasilla American Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 191 students
2.0 miles
7362 W Parks Hwy #723
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907)352-0150 2.0 K-12 191 - Wasilla Burchell High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 258 students
4.7 miles
1775 W Parks Highway
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)864-2600 4.7 9-12 258 - Wasilla Goose Bay Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 331 students
4.8 miles
6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)352-6400 4.8 PK-2 331
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