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#1960 of 2,268 schools in GA

Meadowbrook Elementary School

Elementary School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA

A Richmond County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3630 Goldfinch Dr, Augusta, GA 30906

  • Math 12% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 14% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.1 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$13,883
Chronic Absenteeism42.4%

Students at Meadowbrook Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
7%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
7%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
11%
2019
Math
13%
ELA
11%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
11%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Meadowbrook Elementary School 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,159

Median home value

$115,000

Median rent

$1,051/mo

College educated

12.2%

Homeownership

52.6%

Poverty rate

24.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Glenn Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.5 mi432Compare →
Jamestown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–51.5 mi387Compare →
Tobacco Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–52.2 mi431Compare →
Richmond Hill K-8Enrollment path unverified6.5PK–82.4 mi1,159Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Richmond County

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#25 of 50
District spending per student
$13,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Meadowbrook Elementary School is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Meadowbrook Elementary School

Meadowbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,960 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meadowbrook Elementary School

What grades does Meadowbrook Elementary School serve?

Meadowbrook Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School?

Meadowbrook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadowbrook Elementary School rank in GA?

Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks #1,960 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Meadowbrook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadowbrook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowbrook Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Meadowbrook Elementary School a charter school?

No, Meadowbrook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Meadowbrook Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Meadowbrook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadowbrook Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
467
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.4%
Area population (ZIP 30906)
61,415
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
34.1
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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30906; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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