Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Meadowlark School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowlark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Meadowlark School's student population of 725 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meadowlark School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlark School is 0.50, which is less 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
#173 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowlark School's ranking?
Meadowlark School is ranked #173 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Meadowlark School often compared to?
Meadowlark Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peak To Peak Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark School?
725 students attend Meadowlark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Meadowlark School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meadowlark School offer ?
Meadowlark School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Meadowlark School part of?
Meadowlark School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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