The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (09-10)
561 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)89%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
2%
Asian
(09-10)10%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)7%
5%
Black
(09-10)17%
20%
White
(09-10)65%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
21%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Meadows Upper Elementary School?
561 students attend Meadows Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Meadows Upper Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Meadows Upper Elementary School offer ?
Meadows Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Meadows Upper Elementary School part of?
Meadows Upper Elementary School is part of Avondale School District.
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