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Below Average

#5720 of 7,897 schools in TX

Meadows EL

Elementary School · PLANO ISD

2800 18TH ST, Plano, TX 75074

364
Students
10.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
#5720 of 7,897 in TX

About Meadows EL

Meadows EL is a public elementary school in Plano, TX, part of the PLANO ISD. The school serves approximately 364 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4/10, placing it in the 27.6th percentile among TX schools — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.2/10). The school is situated in a large city setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-10.5 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17%
Reading/ELA Proficiency22%
Overall Proficiency20%
Expected (poverty-adj.)25%
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment9.2Exceptional29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1

Meadows EL — Students at Meadows EL score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

89.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Meadows EL Compares

See how Meadows EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.4/10
28th percentile in TX
Academic
2.9/10
2.9/10
Growth
2.1/10
Below average
Environment
9.2/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
90%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers

Location

2800 18TH ST, Plano, TX 75074

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
HEAD START PLANO 0.0 mi 5.2
BOWMAN MIDDLE PLANO 0.7 mi 6.3
MEMORIAL EL PLANO 0.8 mi 5.2
WILLIAMS H S PLANO 0.7 mi 5.2
FORMAN EL PLANO 0.8 mi 5.5
ARMSTRONG MIDDLE PLANO 1.0 mi 5.4
MENDENHALL EL PLANO 1.1 mi 4.6
DOOLEY EL PLANO 1.3 mi 5.3
BARRON EL PLANO 1.5 mi 5.2
ISAACS EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL PLANO 1.7 mi 6.8
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Plano 1.6 mi 5.5
OTTO MIDDLE PLANO 2.0 mi 5.4
PLANO EAST SR H S PLANO 2.1 mi 7.7
LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY PLANO DALLAS 2.3 mi 3.9
PEARSON EARLY CHILDHOOD PLANO 2.5 mi 6.4
HICKEY EL PLANO 2.5 mi 6.7
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF BRECKINRIDGE PARK Richardson 2.5 mi 5.5
MCCALL EL PLANO 2.8 mi 6.1
BRECKINRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Richardson 2.7 mi 5.5
ACADEMY H S PLANO 2.5 mi 9.3

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BORMAN EL DENTON, TX 4.4
CANNON EL GRAPEVINE, TX 4.4
CROCKETT EL CROCKETT, TX 4.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Meadows EL

What grades does Meadows EL serve?

Meadows EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Meadows EL?

Meadows EL has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Meadows EL is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadows EL rank in TX?

Meadows EL is ranked #5720 out of 7,897 schools in TX.

What is Meadows EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadows EL has a composite rating of 4.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Meadows EL a charter school?

No, Meadows EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Meadows EL a Title I school?

No, Meadows EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadows EL?

89.6% of students at Meadows EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Free/Reduced Lunch
89.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Collin County
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details