Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowlake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowlake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Meadowlake Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadowlake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlake Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
22%
32%
White
57%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowlake Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowlake Elementary School is ranked #852 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Meadowlake Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowlake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wc Griggs Elementary School, Olive J Dodge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Meadowlake Elementary School?
428 students attend Meadowlake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Meadowlake Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowlake Elementary School?
Meadowlake Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Meadowlake Elementary School offer ?
Meadowlake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Meadowlake Elementary School part of?
Meadowlake Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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