Meadows Elementary School

1101 Helen Dr.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Meadows Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadows Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1423 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Meadows Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meadows Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meadows Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Meadows Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Meadows Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Meadows Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
63%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Meadows Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Meadows Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Meadows Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Meadows Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Meadows Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Meadows Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meadows Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Meadows Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meadows Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meadows Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Meadows Elementary School is ranked #1423 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley Elementary School, Green Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Meadows Elementary School?
355 students attend Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Meadows Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadows Elementary School?
Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Meadows Elementary School part of?
Meadows Elementary School is part of Millbrae Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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