Meadowdale Elementary School
Meadowdale Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Meadowdale Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Meadowdale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Meadowdale Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 411 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Meadowdale Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Meadowdale Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2625 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 6% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CUSD 300 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Meadowdale Elementary School is Oak Ridge Rssp (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Oak Ridge School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carpentersville Oak Ridge Rssp Alternative School Grades: 9-10 | 44 students
0.6 miles
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(630) 232-5963 0.6 9-10 44 - Carpentersville Oak Ridge School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-12 | 35 students10
0.6 miles
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800 0.6 6-12 35 - Carpentersville Sunny Hill Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 345 students10
0.6 miles
2500 Helm Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 426-4232 0.6 K-5 345 - Carpentersville Dundee-crown High School Math: 24% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,458 students10
0.7 miles
1500 Kings Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5000 0.7 9-12 2,458 - Carpentersville Lakewood School Math: 29% | Reading: 23%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 603 students10
0.9 miles
1651 Ravine Ln
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2600 0.9 PK-5 603
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