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Meadowbrook Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 272 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 3, 2011

I went here.. My older brother of ten years went here... My son goes here.. And guess what? THE SAME PRINCIPAL AND LIBRARIAN! I love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

I have two kids that have left this school with a good education, and will suceed due to this school being so student involved..Parent help,and support is key as well as in any school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

The principal and staff through out the years have always been helpful. My children attended school there and so are my grandsons now. They really try to get the children to reach their highest potential.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
57%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students75%
Female78%
Male74%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students75%
Female83%
Male70%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students67%
Female87%
Male56%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female87%
Male69%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students84%
Female79%
Male88%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female82%
Male85%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female59%
Male65%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 68% 48%
Black 18% 14%
White 14% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 20%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 27%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 32%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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4315 Beverly Dr
Waco, TX 76711
Phone: (254) 752-4511

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