Very Good
#2593 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Meadowbrook Middle
Middle School · Poway Unified · Poway, CA
A Poway Unified middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12320 Meadowbrook Ln., Poway, CA 92064
- Math 50% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadowbrook Middle score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meadowbrook Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poway), 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
$144,201
Median home value
$971,600
Median rent
$2,261/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–8 | 1.1 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| The Koonings CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 1.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Bernardo Heights MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,501 | Compare → |
| Twin Peaks MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Poway Unified
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #26 of 38
- District spending per student
- $15,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadowbrook Middle is listed in Poway Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadowbrook Middle
Meadowbrook Middle is a public middle school in Poway, CA, part of Poway Unified, serving approximately 984 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,593 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadowbrook Middle
What grades does Meadowbrook Middle serve?
Meadowbrook Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Meadowbrook Middle?
Meadowbrook Middle has an enrollment of approximately 984 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Middle is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadowbrook Middle rank in CA?
Meadowbrook Middle ranks #2,593 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Meadowbrook Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadowbrook Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Meadowbrook Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowbrook Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Meadowbrook Middle a charter school?
No, Meadowbrook Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadowbrook Middle a Title I school?
No, Meadowbrook Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadowbrook Middle?
25.2% of students at Meadowbrook Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 984
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (858) 748-0802
- Area population (ZIP 92064)
- 48,555
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
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 92064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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