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Meadowbrook Elementary School vs. Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School

Should you attend Meadowbrook Elementary School or Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Meadowbrook Elementary School
5430 Glenwood Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55422
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School
9400 Cedar Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55426
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
777 students
526 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadowbrook Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadowbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hopkins Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Louis Park Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#143 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
#94 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadowbrook Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in MN)(22-23 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 10% in MN)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hopkins Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis Park Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 10% in MN)
72%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hopkins Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis Park Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hopkins Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis Park Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Meadowbrook Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
144
92
Grade 1 Students
126
91
Grade 2 Students
125
94
Grade 3 Students
126
82
Grade 4 Students
129
82
Grade 5 Students
127
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hopkins Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the St. Louis Park Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hopkins Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Louis Park Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hopkins Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Louis Park Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hopkins Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Louis Park Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hopkins Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Louis Park Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hopkins Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Louis Park Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadowbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hopkins Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Louis Park Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadowbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hopkins Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Louis Park Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadowbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hopkins Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Louis Park Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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