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#20 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 1% in state

Meadow Glens Elementary School

Elementary School · Naperville Cusd 203 · Naperville, IL

A Naperville Cusd 203 elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1150 Muirhead Ave, Naperville, IL 60565

  • Math 72% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency79% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+32.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$22,199
Chronic Absenteeism6.6%

Students at Meadow Glens Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 85% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2022
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

7.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Meadow Glens 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. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated968/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Naperville), 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

$160,238

Median home value

$490,100

Median rent

$1,764/mo

College educated

71.4%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60565; 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
Ranch View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1K–50.7 mi584Compare →
Scott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–51.2 mi416Compare →
Maplebrook Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–51.4 mi527Compare →
Mill Street Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3K–5Not available597Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Naperville Cusd 203

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#2 of 22
District spending per student
$22,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Meadow Glens Elementary School is listed in Naperville CUSD 203; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Meadow Glens Elementary School

Meadow Glens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naperville, IL, part of Naperville Cusd 203, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meadow Glens Elementary School

What grades does Meadow Glens Elementary School serve?

Meadow Glens Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Meadow Glens Elementary School?

Meadow Glens Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Glens Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Glens Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadow Glens Elementary School rank in IL?

Meadow Glens Elementary School ranks #20 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Meadow Glens Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadow Glens Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Glens Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow Glens Elementary School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Meadow Glens Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Meadow Glens Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

7.5% of students at Meadow Glens 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.6%
Area population (ZIP 60565)
39,244
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
43.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 60565; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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