Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadows Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadows Avenue Elementary serves a central area in Manhattan Beach, CA, covering approximately 1.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadows Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Meadows Avenue Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meadows Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadows Avenue Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
Showing 2006–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadows Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Meadows Avenue Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Meadows Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Meadows Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School, Pacific Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Meadows Avenue Elementary School?
407 students attend Meadows Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Meadows Avenue Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadows Avenue Elementary School?
Meadows Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Meadows Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Meadows Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Meadows Avenue Elementary School part of?
Meadows Avenue Elementary School is part of Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
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