Meadow Heights Elementary

Summary:

Meadow Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in San Mateo, California, serving 254 students in grades K-5. It is part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District, which is ranked 452 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

While Meadow Heights Elementary has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio than the district average, it faces some significant challenges. The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates around 40-45% in English Language Arts and Math, compared to the district's 50-55% and the state's 35-47%. This performance is particularly low for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who rank in the bottom 25% of California elementary schools in these subgroups. Additionally, Meadow Heights has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.3% in 2018-2019 to 23.3% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the district average of 15-20%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Baywood Elementary and George Hall Elementary, which have proficiency rates in the 60-70% range for ELA and Math, Meadow Heights Elementary is underperforming. The school's high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch, as well as its demographics with a higher proportion of Hispanic and English Language Learner students, may be contributing factors to the lower academic performance. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and community engagement could be crucial for improving student outcomes at Meadow Heights Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2619 Dolores St.
       San Mateo, CA  94403-2644


(650) 312-7566

District: San Mateo-Foster City

SchoolDigger Rank:
2464th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,069 Help


Students who attend Meadow Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Abbott Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.3%
White:
20.9%
Two or more races:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.3% Help


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Compare Details Meadow Heights Elementary ranks better than 58% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 12th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Meadow Heights Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.3%), White (20.9%), two or more races (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Heights Elementary is 19.5, which is the 6th best among 17 elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Heights Elementary is $8,069, which is the 7th highest among 17 elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadow Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Heights Elementary 2464th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Meadow Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Mateo-Foster City:

SchoolDigger ranks San Mateo-Foster City 452nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadow Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.14 628th 4809 86.9%
2005 87.59 614th 4822 87.3%
2006 72.89 1223rd 4818 74.6%
2007 61.96 1723rd 5113 66.3%
2008 84.19 785th 5113 84.6%
2009 82.57 854th 5193 83.6%
2010 73.95 1282nd 5314 75.9%
2011 71.35 1433rd 5377 73.3%
2012 85.19 715th 5390 86.7%
2013 64.32 1869th 5530 66.2%
2015 67.18 1604th 5611 71.4%
2016 64.81 1770th 5614 68.5%
2017 49.13 2595th 5692 54.4%
2018 59.26 2070th 5662 63.4%
2019 66.95 1749th 5789 69.8%
2021 53.67 600th 1417 57.7%
2022 50.78 2501st 5883 57.5%
2023 54.24 2319th 5874 60.5%
2024 51.64 2464th 5862 58.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.77 2268th 3246 30.1%
2019 38.69 1865th 3275 43.1%
2021 16.01 601st 602 0.2%
2022 27.74 2768th 3311 16.4%
2023 27.91 2679th 3250 17.6%
2024 39.44 1862nd 3160 41.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.30 720th 2420 70.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.34 3529th 5084 30.6%
2019 25.65 4184th 5173 19.1%
2021 25.75 898th 1110 19.1%
2022 13.48 5050th 5264 4.1%
2023 13.47 5146th 5374 4.2%
2024 20.40 4754th 5511 13.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.85 2199th 5413 59.4%
2019 68.37 1584th 5492 71.2%
2021 52.58 541st 1267 57.3%
2022 50.17 2405th 5635 57.3%
2023 54.27 2196th 5617 60.9%
2024 56.52 2099th 5605 62.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.86 351st 2585 86.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.62 1895th 5431 65.1%
2019 63.19 1814th 5510 67.1%
2021 53.40 523rd 1272 58.9%
2022 50.95 2393rd 5663 57.7%
2023 52.98 2287th 5650 59.5%
2024 46.40 2664th 5636 52.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.68 3574th 4830 26.0%
2019 23.96 4112th 4963 17.1%
2022 25.29 4093rd 5084 19.5%
2023 26.66 3981st 5098 21.9%
2024 28.81 3807th 5102 25.4%
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Rank History for White students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.30 1571st 2737 42.6%
2019 74.34 663rd 2834 76.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Meadow Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 323 20 96 52 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1989 294 19 88 45 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1990 280 18 100 65 2 n/a n/a 0 465
1991 276 24 109 83 3 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 282 22 120 94 2 n/a n/a 0 520
1993 291 18 96 130 3 n/a n/a 0 538
1994 310 17 84 123 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1995 322 22 84 120 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1996 322 22 84 120 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1997 326 17 79 103 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 318 12 83 113 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1999 160 9 54 65 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 155 9 60 66 2 n/a n/a 3 295
2001 159 9 70 64 0 n/a n/a 4 306
2002 132 18 76 70 0 n/a n/a 3 299
2003 132 18 76 70 0 n/a n/a 3 299
2004 130 8 80 68 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 126 9 62 76 0 n/a n/a 1 274
2006 127 13 69 77 0 n/a n/a 4 290
2007 143 11 58 91 0 n/a n/a 4 307
2008 133 9 59 82 n/a n/a n/a 0 283
2009 134 10 62 94 0 5 8 0 313
2010 135 6 64 89 0 3 12 0 309
2011 137 4 69 94 0 7 18 0 329
2012 131 3 61 94 0 9 18 0 316
2013 133 3 54 105 1 10 24 0 330
2014 127 2 54 107 1 12 33 0 336
2015 129 3 49 122 1 11 33 0 348
2016 121 4 59 108 1 13 32 0 338
2017 112 3 40 116 1 15 29 0 316
2018 104 5 50 115 1 15 33 0 323
2019 101 6 42 138 0 13 39 0 339
2020 88 2 45 148 0 12 35 0 330
2021 73 0 41 128 0 14 43 0 299
2022 58 1 37 127 0 11 46 1 281
2023 53 0 36 115 0 10 39 1 254

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meadow Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 19.0 25.8 n/a
1989 447 16.5 27.0 n/a
1990 465 18.0 25.8 n/a
1991 495 20.0 24.7 n/a
1992 520 20.3 25.6 20.4
1993 538 22.0 24.5 22.1
1994 535 23.0 23.3 23.6
1995 548 23.2 23.6 20.1
1996 548 23.2 23.6 20.1
1997 525 24.0 21.9 18.7
1998 526 24.0 21.9 17.9
1999 288 15.0 19.2 24
2000 295 15.0 19.7 22.3
2001 306 15.0 20.4 20.5
2002 299 15.0 19.9 26
2003 299 15.0 19.9 26
2004 286 14.0 20.4 25.9
2005 274 13.0 21.1 27.1
2006 290 14.2 20.4 29.7
2007 307 16.0 19.2 29
2008 283 16.0 17.7 27.9
2009 313 15.0 18.4 26.2
2010 309 15.0 20.6 24.3
2011 329 n/a n/a 24
2012 316 13.5 23.4 n/a
2013 330 14.2 23.2 28.2
2014 336 14.0 24.0 31
2015 348 15.0 23.2 33
2016 338 15.0 22.5 29.9
2017 316 14.0 22.5 39.2
2018 323 13.0 24.8 36.8
2019 339 14.0 24.2 38.1
2020 330 n/a n/a 37.3
2021 299 15.0 19.9 36.1
2022 281 14.0 20.0 35.2
2023 254 13.0 19.5 32.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meadow Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 19.0 25.8 n/a
1989 447 16.5 27.0 n/a
1990 465 18.0 25.8 n/a
1991 495 20.0 24.7 n/a
1992 520 20.3 25.6 20.4
1993 538 22.0 24.5 22.1
1994 535 23.0 23.3 23.6
1995 548 23.2 23.6 20.1
1996 548 23.2 23.6 20.1
1997 525 24.0 21.9 18.7
1998 526 24.0 21.9 17.9
1999 288 15.0 19.2 24
2000 295 15.0 19.7 22.3
2001 306 15.0 20.4 20.5
2002 299 15.0 19.9 26
2003 299 15.0 19.9 26
2004 286 14.0 20.4 25.9
2005 274 13.0 21.1 27.1
2006 290 14.2 20.4 29.7
2007 307 16.0 19.2 29
2008 283 16.0 17.7 27.9
2009 313 15.0 18.4 26.2
2010 309 15.0 20.6 24.3
2011 329 n/a n/a 24
2012 316 13.5 23.4 n/a
2013 330 14.2 23.2 28.2
2014 336 14.0 24.0 31
2015 348 15.0 23.2 33
2016 338 15.0 22.5 29.9
2017 316 14.0 22.5 39.2
2018 323 13.0 24.8 36.8
2019 339 14.0 24.2 38.1
2020 330 n/a n/a 37.3
2021 299 15.0 19.9 36.1
2022 281 14.0 20.0 35.2
2023 254 13.0 19.5 32.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Meadow Heights Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201398.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201492.0%0.0%2.0%6.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%
201596.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%97.0%
201694.0%0.0%1.0%4.0%96.0%99.0%99.0%94.0%97.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202291.7%0.0%6.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadow Heights Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,069

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1749th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2319th of 5874 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Meadow Heights Elementary)61.542.9
 18.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)57.550.9
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights Elementary)63.555.6
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)63.757.5
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Meadow Heights Elementary)62.524.3
 38.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)61.853.7
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights Elementary)56.127
 29.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)6055.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Meadow Heights Elementary)54.650
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)62.357
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights Elementary)35.143.8
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)50.849.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Meadow Heights Elementary)38.641.7
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (San Mateo-Foster City)47.145.9
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students339254
 25.1%
African American60
 100%
American Indian00
Asian4236
 14.3%
Hispanic138115
 16.7%
Pacific Islander1310
 23.1%
White10153
 47.5%
Two or More Races3939
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.1%32.3%
 5.8%


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Students who attend Meadow Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Abbott Middle

Meadow Heights Elementary ranks 2464th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Meadow Heights Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 21% White, 15% Two or more races, 14% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Meadow Heights Elementary.


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