Meek Elementary School
Meek Elementary School serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Meek Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Meek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Meek Elementary School's student population of 149 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 149 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Meek Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Meek Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #349 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 96% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Winston County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Meek Elementary School is Meek High School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arley Meek High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-12 | 310 students10
0.0 miles
6615 Co Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541
(205) 717-3349 0 5-12 310 - Jasper Curry Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 557 students10
6.3 miles
85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 387-7845 6.3 PK-4 557 - Jasper Curry High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 486 students10
6.3 miles
155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887 6.3 9-12 486 - Jasper Curry Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 346 students10
6.3 miles
115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441 6.3 5-8 346 - Addison Addison Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 287 students10
8.4 miles
16411 County Road 41
Addison, AL 35540
(205) 717-3310 8.4 PK-6 287
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