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#1110 of 1,992 schools in MN
Meadow Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Robbinsdale Public School District · New Hope, MN
A Robbinsdale Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8525 62ND AVE N, New Hope, MN 55428
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadow Lake Elementary score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Meadow Lake 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 Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,136/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Hope), 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
$69,004
Median home value
$277,900
Median rent
$1,291/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Robbinsdale Public School District
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #7 of 21
- District spending per student
- $17,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadow Lake Elementary is listed in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadow Lake Elementary
Meadow Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in New Hope, MN, part of Robbinsdale Public School District, serving approximately 496 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,110 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadow Lake Elementary
What grades does Meadow Lake Elementary serve?
Meadow Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Meadow Lake Elementary?
Meadow Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lake Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadow Lake Elementary rank in MN?
Meadow Lake Elementary ranks #1,110 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Meadow Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadow Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow Lake Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meadow Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Meadow Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadow Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Meadow Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadow Lake Elementary?
85.9% of students at Meadow Lake 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (763) 504-7700
- Area population (ZIP 55428)
- 32,679
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 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 55428; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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