Excellent
#1435 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Meadows Elementary
Elementary School · Millbrae Elementary · Millbrae, CA
A Millbrae Elementary elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 Helen Dr., Millbrae, CA 94030
- Math 81% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadows Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
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 78% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meadows Elementary 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 Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average252/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$157,567
Median home value
$1,929,700
Median rent
$3,401/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94030; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| St Dunstan Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| St Robert Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| St. Dunstan SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 266 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Millbrae Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadows Elementary is listed in Millbrae Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadows Elementary
Meadows Elementary is a public elementary school in Millbrae, CA, part of Millbrae Elementary, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,435 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadows Elementary
What grades does Meadows Elementary serve?
Meadows Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Meadows Elementary?
Meadows Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadows Elementary rank in CA?
Meadows Elementary ranks #1,435 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Meadows Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadows Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Meadows Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadows Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Meadows Elementary a charter school?
No, Meadows Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadows Elementary a Title I school?
No, Meadows Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadows Elementary?
17.8% of students at Meadows 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (650) 583-7590
- Area population (ZIP 94030)
- 22,589
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 94030; 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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