Below Average
#1170 of 1,356 schools in AL
Meadowlake Elementary
Elementary School · Mobile County
8251 Three Notch Rd, Mobile, AL 36619
Enrollment
387
Student-Teacher
19.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
387
Student-Teacher
19.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Alabama schools
#1,170 of 1,356
In Mobile
#40 of 56
public schools
In district
#61 of 87
Mobile County
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Meadowlake Elementary
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About Meadowlake Elementary
Meadowlake Elementary is a public elementary school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County. Meadowlake Elementary serves approximately 387 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Meadowlake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,170 of 1,356 schools in AL.
Structured state assessment records for Meadowlake Elementary show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 6.1
- AL avg 7.4
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Meadowlake Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Meadowlake Elementary — Students at Meadowlake Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores AL ACAP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.
How Meadowlake Elementary Compares
See how Meadowlake Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8251 Three Notch Rd, Mobile, AL 36619
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Meadowlake Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hutchens Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dawes Intermediate School (rated 8.0/10, 3.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pearl Haskew Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Irvington), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mobile, see our Mobile schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Haskew Elementary Irvington | 3.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Hutchens Elementary School Mobile | 3.2 mi | 9.1 |
| WC Griggs Elementary School Mobile | 3.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Burns Middle School Mobile | 3.7 mi | 3.0 |
| Dawes Intermediate School Mobile | 3.7 mi | 8.0 |
| MONTESSORI WORLD SCHOOL Mobile | 4.2 mi | — |
| Nan Gray Davis Elementary School Theodore | 3.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School Mobile | 4.2 mi | 4.5 |
| ORourke Elementary School Mobile | 4.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Theodore High School Theodore | 4.2 mi | 2.6 |
| COTTAGE HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AT WEST CAMPUS Mobile | 4.6 mi | 7.6 |
| MOBILE JUNIOR ACADEMY Mobile | 4.7 mi | — |
| Mobile Mental Health Center Mobile | 4.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Katherine H Hankins Middle School Theodore | 4.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Saint Elmo Elementary School Irvington | 5.4 mi | 5.6 |
| MOBILE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mobile | 5.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Mary W Burroughs Elementary School Theodore | 5.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Baker High School Mobile | 5.7 mi | 4.8 |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mobile | 5.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Olive J Dodge Elementary School Mobile | 5.4 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 36619 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,939
Median Home Value
$172,300
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
Population
14,550
College Educated
19.8%
Homeownership
72.5%
Avg Commute
25.4 min
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Median Age
40.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Morris Elementary School Montgomery, AL | 4.4 |
| Erwin Craighead Elementary School Mobile, AL | 4.5 |
| Faine Elementary School Dothan, AL | 4.5 |
| Girard Primary School Dothan, AL | 4.5 |
| Glen Oaks Elementary School Fairfield, AL | 4.5 |
| Rolling Hills Elementary School Huntsville, AL | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Meadowlake Elementary
What grades does Meadowlake Elementary serve?
Meadowlake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Meadowlake Elementary?
Meadowlake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlake Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadowlake Elementary rank in AL?
Meadowlake Elementary ranks #1,170 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Meadowlake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadowlake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Meadowlake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowlake Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Meadowlake Elementary a charter school?
No, Meadowlake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadowlake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Meadowlake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadowlake Elementary?
53.7% of students at Meadowlake Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 53.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (251) 221-1529
Resources & Links
District
Mobile County- District Enrollment
- 50,929
- Schools in District
- 92
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,245
- District Rank
- #61 of 87
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