Serving 944 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Meadow View Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadow View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Meadow View Elementary School's student population of 944 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
944 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadow View Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadow View Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
24%
11%
Black
21%
32%
White
51%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow View Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow View Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Meadow View Elementary School often compared to?
Meadow View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creek View Elementary School, Calera Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Meadow View Elementary School?
944 students attend Meadow View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Meadow View Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadow View Elementary School?
Meadow View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meadow View Elementary School offer ?
Meadow View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Meadow View Elementary School part of?
Meadow View Elementary School is part of Alabaster City School District.
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