Meadowbrook Elementary School

5430 Glenwood Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Meadowbrook Elementary School's student population of 777 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

School Rankings

Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowbrook Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#143 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
65%
45%
71%
51%
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meadowbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowbrook Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School?
777 students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Meadowbrook Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowbrook Elementary School?
Meadowbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meadowbrook Elementary School offer ?
Meadowbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowbrook Elementary School part of?
Meadowbrook Elementary School is part of Hopkins Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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