Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Meek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Meek Elementary School's student population of 188 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meek Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#426 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
96%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meek Elementary School's ranking?
Meek Elementary School is ranked #426 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Meek Elementary School often compared to?
Meek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Addison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Meek Elementary School?
188 students attend Meek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Meek Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meek Elementary School?
Meek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meek Elementary School offer ?
Meek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Meek Elementary School part of?
Meek Elementary School is part of Winston County School District.
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