Meadow Community School

Summary:

Meadow Community School is an elementary school located in Thornton, Colorado, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 375. The school is part of the Mapleton School District No. 1, which is ranked 112 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadow Community School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Colorado elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 6.8% of Meadow Community School students were proficient or better in CMAS Math, compared to 34.2% statewide and 13.9% in the Mapleton School District. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Meadow Community School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19.3 to 21.1 students per teacher over the past three school years.

Meadow Community School's academic performance is consistently lower than that of nearby schools, both within the Mapleton School District and in the neighboring Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. For instance, Explore Pk-8, another Mapleton School District school, outperforms Meadow Community School on CMAS assessments in both English Language Arts and Math. Similarly, Coronado Hills Elementary School and Thornton Elementary School, both in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, have higher proficiency rates on CMAS assessments compared to Meadow Community School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 9150 Monroe St
       Thornton, CO  80229-4037


(303) 853-1500

District: Mapleton School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
848th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,129 Help


Students who attend Meadow Community School usually attend:

High:    Academy High School
    Global Leadership Academy
    Mapleton Early Career Preparation
    Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.9%
White:
11.2%
Asian:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadow Community School ranks worse than 89.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Mapleton School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details Meadow Community School ranks worse than 77.7% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.15. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 Meadow Community School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mapleton School District No. 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Community School is $14,129. 7 elementary schools in the Mapleton School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Meadow Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Community School 377th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Meadow Community School in the ranking list.)

Mapleton School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Mapleton School District No. 1 112th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadow Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Meadow Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 1.62 870th 872 0.2%
2010 2.37 923rd 925 0.2%
2011 5.05 902nd 935 3.5%
2012 5.29 915th 935 2.1%
2013 9.73 873rd 954 8.5%
2014 24.62 749th 962 22.1%
2015 29.13 638th 938 32.0%
2016 24.84 668th 914 26.9%
2017 21.42 725th 929 22.0%
2018 17.68 756th 917 17.6%
2019 15.07 834th 965 13.6%
2021 18.45 606th 710 14.6%
2022 18.20 749th 921 18.7%
2023 14.47 822nd 933 11.9%
2024 12.33 848th 943 10.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadow Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.45 289th 308 6.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Meadow Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.31 583rd 690 15.5%
2019 26.00 548th 758 27.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Meadow Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.02 634th 693 8.5%
2019 13.77 686th 764 10.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Meadow Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.47 222nd 270 17.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Meadow Community School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 1.19 375th 377 0.5%
2010 3.38 401st 409 2.0%
2011 5.42 406th 422 3.8%
2012 5.43 405th 425 4.7%
2013 12.59 410th 454 9.7%
2014 13.70 408th 461 11.5%
2015 18.70 369th 436 15.4%
2016 9.80 381st 400 4.8%
2017 10.31 401st 424 5.4%
2018 17.44 342nd 418 18.2%
2019 15.22 387th 458 15.5%
2021 13.08 338th 369 8.4%
2022 13.25 390th 448 12.9%
2023 13.97 414th 480 13.8%
2024 19.15 377th 485 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 22, 2018

Open Quote Terrible terrible school. Both my children are bullied and there's no repercussions for the bullies, students get into backpacks and steal with zero follow up from the administrators, the gym teacher watched my daughter get bullied and ignored her when she sought his help. The gym teacher lets the students listen to uncensored hip hop music with the n word repeated constantly as well as other cuss words. The same gym teacher also makes racist comments in class. I've spoken with the superintendent and gave them a 4.5 page report of all incidences from the beginning of the school year (August 2017)..... nothing has been done. The gym teacher was not disciplined for ignoring the bullying. The principal wouldn't respond to a single email I sent, didn't even talk with my daughter about the bullying that occurred. A teacher also made my son give a "trouble student" her reflection form (she was in trouble), and because of that, the girl calls him offensive names, including racist ones. Their solution was to move their seats away from each other. Two students even overdosed in the bathroom when they were supposed to be in class. I had 2 very confused and scared kids.... when I asked why we weren't told, and I didn't even get a response. I wasn't asking for the kids' names or what drug they took and in which bathroom. I just thought an incident involving that, would've warranted a heads up for the parents.

I advocated for this school for years. My kids started in kindergarten here (they're 7th and 8th graders now). I was on the discussion groups that helped shaping APTT for the school. I was also a part of the meetings to get the Playworks donation for the school. I've been a part of the school and the district since 2007. It's really sad how much this school and district has changed.

AVOID THIS SCHOOL!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meadow Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 105 12 23 251 7 n/a n/a 0 398
2008 103 13 25 258 4 n/a n/a 0 403
2009 140 4 24 249 3 n/a n/a 0 420
2010 128 4 23 258 2 n/a n/a 0 415
2011 74 7 14 308 6 0 12 0 421
2012 80 8 12 296 6 2 10 0 414
2013 111 8 11 339 6 0 11 0 486
2014 94 9 13 382 5 0 11 0 514
2015 98 13 13 383 5 0 17 0 529
2016 112 12 13 358 5 0 8 0 508
2017 88 11 15 385 6 0 5 0 510
2018 84 7 14 383 6 0 9 0 503
2019 86 8 16 395 1 0 11 0 517
2020 76 9 17 390 1 0 10 0 503
2021 63 8 18 305 1 0 11 0 406
2022 60 10 15 315 1 0 10 0 411
2023 42 7 18 296 1 0 11 0 375

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 Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 398 17.5 22.7 50.5
2008 403 20.0 20.2 65.3
2009 420 18.5 22.7 65.2
2010 415 20.0 20.7 70.8
2011 421 21.7 19.3 76.2
2012 414 25.5 16.2 80.7
2013 486 29.5 16.4 75.9
2014 514 29.0 17.6 69.1
2015 529 28.0 18.8 65.8
2016 508 26.0 19.5 67.1
2017 510 26.4 19.2 75.9
2018 503 25.4 19.7 71
2019 517 27.0 19.1 66.3
2020 503 25.7 19.5 70
2021 406 21.0 19.3 74.4
2022 411 19.4 21.1 53.8
2023 375 18.1 20.7 72

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 Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 398 17.5 22.7 50.5
2008 403 20.0 20.2 65.3
2009 420 18.5 22.7 65.2
2010 415 20.0 20.7 70.8
2011 421 21.7 19.3 76.2
2012 414 25.5 16.2 80.7
2013 486 29.5 16.4 75.9
2014 514 29.0 17.6 69.1
2015 529 28.0 18.8 65.8
2016 508 26.0 19.5 67.1
2017 510 26.4 19.2 75.9
2018 503 25.4 19.7 71
2019 517 27.0 19.1 66.3
2020 503 25.7 19.5 70
2021 406 21.0 19.3 74.4
2022 411 19.4 21.1 53.8
2023 375 18.1 20.7 72

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadow Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,250
2020 $11,157
2021 $12,257
2022 $11,970
2023 $14,129

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 834th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 822nd of 933 Elementary schools
 1.7%
Ranks 387th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 414th of 480 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Meadow Community School)3010.5
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)32.516.9
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4139.4
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Community School)22.228.1
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)32.219.4
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4844.1
 3.9%
4th Grade Math (Meadow Community School)17.87.5
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)2212
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Meadow Community School)10.917.9
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Mapleton School District No. 1)15.813.2
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Community School)9.125.9
 16.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)27.525.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Community School)32.118.8
 13.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)24.521.3
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Meadow Community School)1311.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)16.512.7
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.526.3
 3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Community School)16.726
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)24.724.9
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Meadow Community School)14.38
 6.3%
   7th Grade Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)13.910.1
 3.8%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Community School)20.921.6
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)28.920.1
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meadow Community School)20.519.6
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mapleton School District No. 1)27.621.8
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Meadow Community School)14.78.8
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Mapleton School District No. 1)18.613.8
 4.8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students517375
 27.5%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian11
Asian1618
 12.5%
Hispanic395296
 25.1%
Pacific Islander00
White8642
 51.2%
Two or More Races1111
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.3%72%
 5.7%


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Meadow Community School ranks in the bottom 10.1% of Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 375 students attended Meadow Community School.

Students at Meadow Community School are 79% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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