Meadowlake Elementary School, a Mobile County public school serving grades Pre–K through 5, ranked #869 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #608 in 2019 and #286 in 2017.
Math proficiency ranged from 15–19%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 30–34%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 447 students in 2017 to 387 in the most recent count, with minority enrollment stable at 43% and 208 students (54%) eligible for free or reduced price lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic need.
The student–teacher ratio was 18:1, with 387 students taught by 21 teachers, consistent with previous years' ratios around 17–19:1 at this Mobile AL elementary school.
Meadowlake is recognized as one of the top 20% most diverse Alabama public schools but continues to perform in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing outcomes.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadowlake Elementary serves the southern part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 13 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadowlake Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Meadowlake Mustangs Gallop to Success!
School Rankings
Meadowlake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlake Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#869 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowlake Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowlake Elementary School is ranked #869 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Meadowlake Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowlake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wc Griggs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Meadowlake Elementary School?
373 students attend Meadowlake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Meadowlake Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowlake Elementary School?
Meadowlake Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meadowlake Elementary School offer ?
Meadowlake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowlake Elementary School part of?
Meadowlake Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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