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#913 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 41% in state
Meadowbrook Elementary
Elementary School · North Kansas City 74 · Gladstone, MO
A North Kansas City 74 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6301 N MICHIGAN DR, Gladstone, MO 64118
- Math 49% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadowbrook Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meadowbrook 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 Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gladstone), 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
$70,290
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Manor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| St Charles Borromeo AccadmyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Chapel Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Oakhill Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 229 | 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.
North Kansas City 74
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #18 of 33
- District spending per student
- $14,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadowbrook Elementary is listed in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadowbrook Elementary
Meadowbrook Elementary is a public elementary school in Gladstone, MO, part of North Kansas City 74, serving approximately 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #913 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadowbrook Elementary
What grades does Meadowbrook Elementary serve?
Meadowbrook Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary?
Meadowbrook Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadowbrook Elementary rank in MO?
Meadowbrook Elementary ranks #913 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Meadowbrook Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadowbrook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowbrook Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Meadowbrook Elementary a charter school?
No, Meadowbrook Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadowbrook Elementary a Title I school?
No, Meadowbrook Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadowbrook Elementary?
58.5% of students at Meadowbrook 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
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clay County
- Phone
- (816) 321-5150
- Area population (ZIP 64118)
- 42,213
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 64118; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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