Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadowlane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadowlane Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Phenix City, AL, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students live within a 1-mile radius, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.8 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadowlane Elementary School's student population of 155 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Meadowlane 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 Meadowlane Elementary School is 0.26, which is less 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
#787 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
86%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
6%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowlane Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowlane Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Meadowlane Elementary School?
155 students attend Meadowlane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Meadowlane Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowlane Elementary School?
Meadowlane Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meadowlane Elementary School offer ?
Meadowlane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowlane Elementary School part of?
Meadowlane Elementary School is part of Phenix City School District.
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