Very Good
#578 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 22% in state
Meadow Lane Elementary
Elementary School · Wayne County Public Schools · Goldsboro, NC
A Wayne County Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3500 E Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27534
- Math 70% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadow Lane Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Meadow Lane Elementary 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goldsboro), 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
$59,950
Median home value
$187,700
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27534; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Independence AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| The Childrens House of GoldsboroPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| North Drive ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 1.5 | PK–2 | 2.1 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 222 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Wayne County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #4 of 32
- District spending per student
- $11,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadow Lane Elementary is listed in Wayne County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadow Lane Elementary
Meadow Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Goldsboro, NC, part of Wayne County Public Schools, serving approximately 713 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadow Lane Elementary
What grades does Meadow Lane Elementary serve?
Meadow Lane Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Meadow Lane Elementary?
Meadow Lane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 713 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Lane Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadow Lane Elementary rank in NC?
Meadow Lane Elementary ranks #578 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Meadow Lane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadow Lane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Meadow Lane Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow Lane Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Meadow Lane Elementary a charter school?
No, Meadow Lane Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadow Lane Elementary a Title I school?
No, Meadow Lane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadow Lane Elementary?
99.6% of students at Meadow Lane 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 713
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (919) 751-7150
- Area population (ZIP 27534)
- 31,340
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 NC · 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 NC · 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)
- 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 27534; 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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