Serving 854 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, 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 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 854 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Meadowbrook Elementary School's student population of 854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
854 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowbrook Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
12%
12%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowbrook Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School?
854 students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Meadowbrook Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowbrook Elementary School?
Meadowbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meadowbrook Elementary School offer ?
Meadowbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Meadowbrook Elementary School part of?
Meadowbrook Elementary School is part of Hopkins Public School District.
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