Meadowside School

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Meadowside School ranks 244 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Meadowside School is an elementary school in Milford, Connecticut, serving 269 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Milford School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has a diverse student population with 46.1% White, 19.33% Hispanic, and 24.91% Asian students.

Meadowside School generally performs better than the Milford School District and the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 11.1 over the past few years, which is lower than most nearby schools. However, Meadowside School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.09% in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools like Orchard Hills School (21.61%) and Mathewson School (24.76%), which may indicate potential socioeconomic disparities that could impact student outcomes.

While Meadowside School has maintained a consistent performance, ranking between 182 and 266 out of 490-538 Connecticut elementary schools over the past several years, it is not the top-performing school in the immediate area. Nearby schools like Calf Pen Meadow School, Pumpkin Delight School, and Mathewson School have higher test scores and rankings in some grade levels and subject areas.

Detail:

Public K-5

80 Seeman's Ln.
Milford, CT 06460

(203) 783-3555

District: Milford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
244^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,587

Students who attend Meadowside School usually attend:

Middle:	Harborside Middle School
High:	Jonathan Law High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 269

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.1%

Asian:

24.9%

Hispanic:

19.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meadowside School ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 5^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Milford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.66. (See more...)

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Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowside School is $21,587. 4 elementary schools in the Milford School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Meadowside School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Milford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford School District 84^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meadowside School

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Rank History for all students at Meadowside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	69.80	224^th	570	60.7%
2007	69.09	243^rd	568	57.2%
2008	69.12	230^th	565	59.3%
2009	71.31	207^th	566	63.4%
2010	67.11	254^th	579	56.1%
2011	73.83	180^th	565	68.1%
2012	67.64	247^th	564	56.2%
2013	68.07	237^th	557	57.5%
2015	70.07	197^th	551	64.2%
2016	53.97	244^th	518	52.9%
2017	56.81	238^th	519	54.1%
2018	49.48	277^th	532	47.9%
2019	60.57	222^nd	522	57.5%
2021	68.97	182^nd	538	66.2%
2022	45.99	266^th	490	45.7%
2023	46.06	257^th	491	47.7%
2024	50.66	244^th	497	50.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Meadowside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.74	165^th	455	63.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Meadowside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	62.57	175^th	445	60.7%

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Rank History for White students at Meadowside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.83	257^th	296	13.2%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut 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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meadowside School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	316	4	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	335
1989	299	6	7	13	0	n/a	n/a	325
1990	301	10	5	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	324
1991	291	9	7	12	0	n/a	n/a	319
1992	307	7	4	14	1	n/a	n/a	333
1993	311	10	7	11	1	n/a	n/a	340
1994	324	16	10	15	1	n/a	n/a	366
1995	370	19	28	16	0	n/a	n/a	433
1996	370	19	28	16	0	n/a	n/a	433
1997	354	18	23	13	1	n/a	n/a	409
1998	373	18	21	10	0	n/a	n/a	422
1999	410	4	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	422
2000	365	11	36	14	0	n/a	n/a	426
2001	347	12	45	17	0	n/a	n/a	421
2002	321	16	51	14	1	n/a	n/a	403
2003	321	16	51	14	1	n/a	n/a	403
2004	315	12	60	26	2	n/a	n/a	415
2005	297	16	63	30	0	n/a	n/a	406
2006	345	19	79	30	1	n/a	n/a	474
2007	261	17	74	27	0	n/a	n/a	379
2008	237	18	74	29	0	n/a	n/a	358
2009	247	16	74	23	0	n/a	n/a	360
2010	246	18	71	23	0	n/a	n/a	358
2011	344	30	78	13	0	0	0	465
2012	358	24	88	17	0	1	0	488
2013	345	21	67	13	0	1	0	447
2014	346	16	76	22	0	1	0	461
2015	288	11	70	23	1	0	0	393
2016	174	6	99	29	1	0	6	315
2017	166	4	86	31	1	0	9	297
2018	147	7	87	35	1	0	7	284
2019	133	5	90	32	0	0	6	266
2020	130	6	78	47	0	0	16	277
2021	125	9	73	45	0	0	14	266
2022	139	13	66	49	0	1	18	286
2023	124	9	67	52	0	1	16	269

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 Meadowside School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	335	17.0	19.7	n/a
1989	325	19.0	17.1	n/a
1990	324	18.0	18.0	n/a
1991	319	18.0	17.7	n/a
1992	333	24.4	13.6	10.8
1993	340	19.6	17.3	0.9
1994	366	20.3	18.0	21.6
1995	433	23.8	18.2	21.5
1996	433	23.8	18.2	21.5
1997	409	26.7	15.3	15.2
1998	422	26.8	15.7	16.4
1999	422	27.4	15.4	21.8
2000	426	28.4	15.0	27.5
2001	421	33.1	12.7	n/a
2002	403	33.3	12.1	19.4
2003	403	33.3	12.1	19.4
2004	415	33.1	12.5	20.7
2005	406	25.5	15.9	n/a
2006	474	27.1	17.5	18.1
2007	379	28.4	13.3	20.8
2008	358	30.1	11.9	22.3
2009	360	29.2	13.4	20
2010	358	28.0	12.7	23.2
2011	465	33.7	13.7	12.7
2012	488	33.7	14.4	16.6
2013	447	32.7	13.6	15.9
2014	461	33.9	13.5	14.1
2015	393	31.0	12.6	15
2016	315	29.0	10.8	18.7
2017	297	29.6	10.0	23.2
2018	284	29.3	9.6	22.2
2019	266	25.9	10.2	21.8
2020	277	27.2	10.1	27.4
2021	266	27.6	9.6	28.6
2022	286	25.6	11.1	30.8
2023	269	24.6	10.9	33.1

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 Meadowside School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	335	17.0	19.7	n/a
1989	325	19.0	17.1	n/a
1990	324	18.0	18.0	n/a
1991	319	18.0	17.7	n/a
1992	333	24.4	13.6	10.8
1993	340	19.6	17.3	0.9
1994	366	20.3	18.0	21.6
1995	433	23.8	18.2	21.5
1996	433	23.8	18.2	21.5
1997	409	26.7	15.3	15.2
1998	422	26.8	15.7	16.4
1999	422	27.4	15.4	21.8
2000	426	28.4	15.0	27.5
2001	421	33.1	12.7	n/a
2002	403	33.3	12.1	19.4
2003	403	33.3	12.1	19.4
2004	415	33.1	12.5	20.7
2005	406	25.5	15.9	n/a
2006	474	27.1	17.5	18.1
2007	379	28.4	13.3	20.8
2008	358	30.1	11.9	22.3
2009	360	29.2	13.4	20
2010	358	28.0	12.7	23.2
2011	465	33.7	13.7	12.7
2012	488	33.7	14.4	16.6
2013	447	32.7	13.6	15.9
2014	461	33.9	13.5	14.1
2015	393	31.0	12.6	15
2016	315	29.0	10.8	18.7
2017	297	29.6	10.0	23.2
2018	284	29.3	9.6	22.2
2019	266	25.9	10.2	21.8
2020	277	27.2	10.1	27.4
2021	266	27.6	9.6	28.6
2022	286	25.6	11.1	30.8
2023	269	24.6	10.9	33.1

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 Meadowside School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,725
2019	$19,712
2020	$19,697
2021	$21,035
2022	$20,675
2023	$21,587

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadowside School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 222^nd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 257^th of 491 Elementary schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadowside School)	58.3	46	12.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)	62.6	46	16.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadowside School)	58.3	48	10.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)	66.9	45.2	21.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowside School)	50	50
4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)	66.7	52.6	14.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	49.2	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadowside School)	66.7	47.7	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)	66.4	46.2	20.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowside School)	80.5	53.5	27%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)	73.6	58.5	15.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadowside School)	56.1	44.2	11.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)	55.7	46	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	38.8	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	266	269	1.1%
African American	5	9	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	90	67	25.6%
Hispanic	32	52	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	133	124	6.8%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.8%	33.1%	11.3%

Schools Near Meadowside School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Meadowside School	Public	K-5	80 Seeman's Ln.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3555	269	25	10.9	33.1%	124 (46.1%)	9 (3.3%)	52 (19.3%)	67 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (5.9%)	50.7	244^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.9%		46.1	257^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.7%	13		50.0	56.3	51.2		60.5	54.2	34.1		$21,587
Pumpkin Delight School	Public	PK, KG-5	27 Art St.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 783-3531	262	22	11.6	35.1%	173 (66.0%)	7 (2.7%)	44 (16.8%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.4%)	75	144^th of 497 public elementary schools	71.0%		62.1	201^st of 491 public elementary schools	59.1%	57	77.1			71.4				51.4		$20,406
J. F. Kennedy School	Public	PK, KG-5	404 West Ave.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 783-3568	329	28	11.8	39.8%	200 (60.8%)	11 (3.3%)	81 (24.6%)	23 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.0%)	50.3	246^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.5%		48.8	245^th of 491 public elementary schools	50.1%	1	54.2	50.0	48.0	55.9		52.5	52.0	44.1		$21,402
Mathewson School	Public	K-5	466 West River St.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3527	315	31	10.0	24.8%	197 (62.5%)	14 (4.4%)	56 (17.8%)	34 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	59.6	212^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.3%		57.6	215^th of 491 public elementary schools	56.2%	3	58.0	56.9	45.1	58.0		65.5	66.7	44.0		$24,290
Orange Avenue School	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Orange Ave.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3537	404	34	11.7	23.3%	280 (69.3%)	28 (6.9%)	58 (14.4%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	58.1	215^th of 497 public elementary schools	56.7%		46.5	253^rd of 491 public elementary schools	48.5%	38		52.2	66.7	55.9		55.1	64.8	41.4		$21,271
Calf Pen Meadow School	Public	K-5	395 Welch's Point Rd.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3521	265	26	10.1	23.0%	202 (76.2%)	6 (2.3%)	42 (15.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	71	164^th of 497 public elementary schools	67.0%		61.3	204^th of 491 public elementary schools	58.5%	40		61.5	60.0			71.2	60.0			$24,247
Wilcoxson School	Public	K-6	600 Wilcoxson Avenue	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4196	365	26	13.9	39.7%	170 (46.6%)	70 (19.2%)	95 (26.0%)	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.7%)	34.6	311^th of 497 public elementary schools	37.4%		47.6	251^st of 491 public elementary schools	48.9%	60		43.5	46.2	47.5	40.7	43.5		35.0	27.1	$20,169
Orchard Hills School	Public	PK, KG-5	185 Marino Dr.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3566	347	30	11.5	21.6%	262 (75.5%)	12 (3.5%)	41 (11.8%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	30.3	324^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.8%		42.5	272^nd of 491 public elementary schools	44.6%	52	51.3	35.3	40.0				32.7	33.3		$22,633
Chapel School	Public	K-6	380 Chapel Street	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4192	302	24	12.6	40.7%	100 (33.1%)	78 (25.8%)	104 (34.4%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.3%)	22.6	357^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.2%		34	304^th of 491 public elementary schools	38.1%	53		31.3	25.6			33.3	27.9	28.6	47.2	$21,123
Eli Whitney School	Public	K-6	1130 Huntington Road	Stratford	06615	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4198	461	32	14.2	34.3%	178 (38.6%)	91 (19.7%)	163 (35.4%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	68.6	176^th of 497 public elementary schools	64.6%		74.2	146^th of 491 public elementary schools	70.3%	30	55.4	46.8	64.1	71.6	56.1	67.7	70.3	63.5	52.4	$20,316

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowside School

Is Meadowside School a good school?

Meadowside School ranks 244^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Meadowside School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Meadowside School.

What is the racial makeup of Meadowside School?

Students at Meadowside School are 46% White, 25% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Meadowside School attend?

Students who attend Meadowside School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harborside Middle School
High : Jonathan Law High School

What district is Meadowside School in?

Milford School District

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