Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 309-4300
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School's student population of 444 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 444 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #183 out of 1265 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 14% | 20% |
Black | 3% | 7% |
White | 74% | 64% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.54 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 10% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Salina School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School is Salina High Central (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lakewood Middle School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salina Lakewood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 798 students
1.4 miles
1135 Lakewood Circle
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000 1.4 6-8 798 - Salina Oakdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 384 students
1.5 miles
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4310 1.5 PK-5 384 - Salina Salina High Central Grades: 9-12 | 1,020 student
1.7 miles
650 E Crawford
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3500 1.7 9-12 1,020 - Salina Heusner Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
1.9 miles
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4200 1.9 PK-5 438 - Salina Cottonwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
2.5 miles
215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4600 2.5 PK-5 502
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