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#323 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 10% in state

Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Elementary School · Rockford Public Schools · Rockford, MI

A Rockford Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

8100 COURTLAND DR NE, Rockford, MI 49341

  • Math 58% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 61% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$13,821
Chronic Absenteeism3.7%

Students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Meadow Ridge 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated922/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$112,932

Median home value

$347,700

Median rent

$1,251/mo

College educated

49.4%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Parkside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–51.5 mi270Compare →
Rockford Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–82.0 mi161Compare →
Valley View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6K–52.0 mi617Compare →
Rockford Spanish ImmersionEnrollment path unverified7.5K–52.2 mi306Compare →

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.

Rockford Public Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#6 of 14
District spending per student
$13,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Meadow Ridge Elementary School is listed in Rockford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Meadow Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rockford, MI, part of Rockford Public Schools, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meadow Ridge Elementary School

What grades does Meadow Ridge Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School?

Meadow Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadow Ridge Elementary School rank in MI?

Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks #323 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Meadow Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadow Ridge Elementary School 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 Meadow Ridge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow Ridge Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Meadow Ridge Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Meadow Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

25.2% of students at Meadow Ridge 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
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.7%
Area population (ZIP 49341)
39,680
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
38.9
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 · 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.
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 49341; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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