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Wc Griggs Elementary School vs. Meadowlake Elementary School

Should you attend Wc Griggs Elementary School or Meadowlake Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wc Griggs Elementary School
6001 Three Notch Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Meadowlake Elementary School
8251 Three Notch Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Wc Griggs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Meadowlake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Wc Griggs Elementary School in Mobile, AL ranked #709 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #105 in 2012 and from #454 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency declined sharply from 95% in 2012 to 18% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% and district average of 25% in recent years.
Reading proficiency was 45% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency ranged between 35% and 39%, approximately equal to the state average.
Enrollment decreased from 732 students in 2017 to 619 in 2023, and minority enrollment remained steady at 47%; 66% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
Serving grades Pre–K through 5, the school had 653 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, ranking among the top 20% of Alabama elementary schools for diversity and student attention.
Meadowlake Elementary School, a Mobile County public school serving grades Pre–K through 5, ranked #869 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #608 in 2019 and #286 in 2017.
Math proficiency ranged from 15–19%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 30–34%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 447 students in 2017 to 387 in the most recent count, with minority enrollment stable at 43% and 208 students (54%) eligible for free or reduced price lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic need.
The student–teacher ratio was 18:1, with 387 students taught by 21 teachers, consistent with previous years' ratios around 17–19:1 at this Mobile AL elementary school.
Meadowlake is recognized as one of the top 20% most diverse Alabama public schools but continues to perform in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing outcomes.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
653 students
387 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadowlake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadowlake Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
21 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadowlake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wc Griggs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#709 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#869 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wc Griggs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadowlake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wc Griggs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowlake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wc Griggs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowlake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wc Griggs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowlake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wc Griggs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meadowlake Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
26
34
Kindergarten Students
105
53
Grade 1 Students
93
53
Grade 2 Students
101
60
Grade 3 Students
103
70
Grade 4 Students
104
51
Grade 5 Students
121
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wc Griggs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wc Griggs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wc Griggs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wc Griggs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wc Griggs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wc Griggs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wc Griggs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadowlake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wc Griggs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadowlake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wc Griggs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadowlake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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