Meadows Elementary School
Meadows Elementary School serves 415 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Meadows Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon 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 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Meadows Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Meadows Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Meadows Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,200 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Meadows Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1084 out of 1200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 23% |
| Black | 5% | 2% |
| White | 40% | 62% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.56 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Centennial 28j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Meadows Elementary School is Centennial High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Centennial Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wood Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Centennial Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 936 students10
0.1 miles
17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206 0.1 7-8 936 - Gresham Centennial High School Math: 31% | Reading: 70%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,691 student10
0.3 miles
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180 0.3 9-12 1,691 - Portland Wood Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 540 students10
0.5 miles
3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204 0.5 K-6 540 - Portland Patrick Lynch Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 37%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 521 students10
0.9 miles
1546 Se 169th Pl
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203 0.9 K-6 521 - Portland Alder Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 502 students10
1.2 miles
17200 Se Alder St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 255-4673 1.2 K-5 502
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