Very Good
#2196 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Meadow Elementary
Elementary School · Waugh Elementary · Petaluma, CA
A Waugh Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
880 Maria Dr., Petaluma, CA 94954
- Math 69% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadow Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Meadow Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petaluma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,564
Median home value
$790,100
Median rent
$2,405/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94954; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Sonoma Mountain ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Cinnabar CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Cinnabar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K | 1.2 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Waugh Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadow Elementary is listed in Waugh Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadow Elementary
Meadow Elementary is a public elementary school in Petaluma, CA, part of Waugh Elementary, serving approximately 371 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,196 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadow Elementary
What grades does Meadow Elementary serve?
Meadow Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Meadow Elementary?
Meadow Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Elementary is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadow Elementary rank in CA?
Meadow Elementary ranks #2,196 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Meadow Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadow Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Meadow Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Meadow Elementary a charter school?
No, Meadow Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadow Elementary a Title I school?
No, Meadow Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadow Elementary?
12.4% of students at Meadow 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (707) 762-4905
- Area population (ZIP 94954)
- 38,000
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94954; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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