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#3190 of 3,441 schools in OH

Meadowdale High School

High School · Dayton City · Dayton, OH

A Dayton City high school where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3873 Whitestone Ct, Dayton, OH 45416

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2021)
  • 57.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics1.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-42.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate57%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$21,177
Chronic Absenteeism71.5%

Students at Meadowdale High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 5% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Meadowdale High 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,708/100K

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

$45,710

Median home value

$76,000

Median rent

$1,123/mo

College educated

13.3%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

32.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Summit Academy Transition High School DaytonCharter · enrollment unverified4.99–121.0 mi53Compare →
The Dayton SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–121.1 mi62Compare →
Gloria Dei Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–91.4 mi57Compare →
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.86–121.4 mi259Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dayton City

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#24 of 26
District spending per student
$21,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Meadowdale High School is listed in Dayton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Meadowdale High School

Meadowdale High School is a public high school in Dayton, OH, part of Dayton City, serving approximately 519 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,190 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meadowdale High School

What grades does Meadowdale High School serve?

Meadowdale High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Meadowdale High School?

Meadowdale High School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadowdale High School rank in OH?

Meadowdale High School ranks #3,190 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Meadowdale High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadowdale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Meadowdale High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowdale High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Meadowdale High School a charter school?

No, Meadowdale High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Meadowdale High School a Title I school?

No, Meadowdale High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
519
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.5%
4-Year Graduation
57.0%
Area population (ZIP 45416)
5,353
Area median age
42.1
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 · 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.
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 45416; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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