Meadowbrook Elementary School

Summary:

Meadowbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving 719 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Meadowbrook Elementary faces significant challenges, including a much higher chronic absenteeism rate (33.2% to 43.1%) compared to nearby schools like Tropical Elementary and Somerset Academy Davie Charter School. The school also consistently underperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with only 30-52% of 5th-grade students proficient in science, compared to 52-53% at the district and state levels. Meadowbrook has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 70-73%) and a very high percentage of students (around 80%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite the higher spending per student (around $14,000) at Meadowbrook Elementary compared to nearby schools, the school's academic performance remains poor. This suggests that the school may not be effectively utilizing its resources to improve student outcomes. Addressing the challenges at Meadowbrook Elementary will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving attendance, teaching and learning, resource allocation, and community engagement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2300 SW 46th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

(754) 323-6500

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1848^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,099

Students who attend Meadowbrook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	New River Middle School
High:	South Plantation High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 719

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.3%

African American:

17.4%

White:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks worse than 81.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 173^rd among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.94. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.3%), African American (17.4%), White (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School is 14.6, which is the 20^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Meadowbrook Elementary School employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowbrook Elementary School is $14,099, which is the 43^rd highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meadowbrook Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	33.48	1165^th	1688	31.0%
2007	37.62	1181^st	1786	33.9%
2008	26.56	1389^th	1789	22.4%
2009	36.03	1279^th	1847	30.8%
2010	26.02	1512^th	1919	21.2%
2011	23.47	1622^nd	1985	18.3%
2012	25.16	1558^th	1984	21.5%
2013	27.36	1552^nd	2029	23.5%
2014	29.97	1510^th	2064	26.8%
2016	40.40	1255^th	2087	39.9%
2017	47.77	1107^th	2112	47.6%
2018	45.88	1153^rd	2118	45.6%
2019	37.09	1386^th	2182	36.5%
2021	26.72	1656^th	2247	26.3%
2022	21.53	1809^th	2219	18.5%
2023	18.70	1944^th	2240	13.2%
2024	21.94	1848^th	2256	18.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, July 15, 2017

I love this family environment created here at Meadowbrook. The teachers are knowledgeable and caring, and go the extra mile to make sure the kids are prepared. The school activities kept me informed and my child encouraged to participate in events in programs after school. My child attended from kindergarten to 5th grade and has done very well in middle school because of the foundation here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Meadowbrook Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	265	80	5	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1989	237	93	2	98	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
1990	205	104	3	133	1	n/a	n/a	0	446
1991	204	134	6	131	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1992	207	135	9	156	2	n/a	n/a	0	509
1993	283	223	13	144	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
1994	321	327	17	169	0	n/a	n/a	0	834
1995	402	478	17	231	1	n/a	n/a	0	1129
1996	402	478	17	231	1	n/a	n/a	0	1129
1997	441	529	25	237	4	n/a	n/a	0	1236
1998	462	544	27	314	3	n/a	n/a	0	1350
1999	192	193	11	227	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
2000	174	184	14	260	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
2001	159	149	7	309	0	n/a	n/a	0	624
2002	144	155	11	351	0	n/a	n/a	0	661
2003	144	155	11	351	0	n/a	n/a	0	661
2004	101	167	11	360	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
2005	113	172	8	388	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
2006	112	158	8	383	1	n/a	n/a	0	662
2007	87	141	8	392	0	n/a	n/a	19	647
2008	83	143	10	381	0	n/a	n/a	16	633
2009	61	130	12	353	0	n/a	n/a	11	567
2010	42	126	7	391	1	n/a	n/a	8	575
2011	45	148	9	371	1	0	12	0	586
2012	50	148	16	430	1	0	8	0	653
2013	42	148	17	452	1	0	10	0	670
2014	44	133	16	505	1	1	10	0	710
2015	52	148	17	531	1	1	6	0	756
2016	55	113	14	528	0	2	8	0	720
2017	52	103	13	562	0	2	6	0	738
2018	65	97	10	535	1	2	5	0	715
2019	64	96	9	530	2	1	6	0	708
2020	92	114	10	523	2	1	8	0	750
2021	77	113	6	491	2	0	6	0	695
2022	73	108	4	527	0	0	8	0	720
2023	69	125	5	513	0	0	7	0	719

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meadowbrook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	430	19.0	22.6	47.2
1989	431	20.0	21.5	52.4
1990	446	18.0	24.7	51.8
1991	475	24.0	19.7	61.9
1992	509	29.0	17.5	54.8
1993	663	32.0	20.7	43.4
1994	834	37.0	22.5	40.9
1995	1129	36.0	31.4	33.9
1996	1129	36.0	31.4	33.9
1997	1236	36.0	34.3	33.1
1998	1350	36.0	37.5	29.3
1999	623	38.0	16.4	78.5
2000	632	43.0	14.7	75.2
2001	624	44.0	14.2	78.2
2002	661	47.0	14.1	84
2003	661	47.0	14.1	84
2004	639	48.0	13.3	88.1
2005	681	50.0	13.6	79.4
2006	662	51.0	13.0	75.7
2007	647	44.0	14.7	82.6
2008	633	48.0	13.2	85.3
2009	567	56.4	12.2	83.1
2010	575	40.5	14.2	90.8
2011	586	46.0	12.7	91
2012	653	42.5	15.3	91.4
2013	670	50.0	13.4	90.7
2014	710	52.0	13.6	93.1
2015	756	54.0	14.0	92.1
2016	720	57.0	12.6	91
2017	738	55.0	13.4	90.7
2018	715	56.0	12.7	92.3
2019	708	46.0	15.3	87.3
2020	750	43.0	17.4	88.8
2021	695	45.0	15.4	81.4
2022	720	49.0	14.6	79.3
2023	719	49.0	14.6	81.5

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 Meadowbrook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	430	19.0	22.6	47.2
1989	431	20.0	21.5	52.4
1990	446	18.0	24.7	51.8
1991	475	24.0	19.7	61.9
1992	509	29.0	17.5	54.8
1993	663	32.0	20.7	43.4
1994	834	37.0	22.5	40.9
1995	1129	36.0	31.4	33.9
1996	1129	36.0	31.4	33.9
1997	1236	36.0	34.3	33.1
1998	1350	36.0	37.5	29.3
1999	623	38.0	16.4	78.5
2000	632	43.0	14.7	75.2
2001	624	44.0	14.2	78.2
2002	661	47.0	14.1	84
2003	661	47.0	14.1	84
2004	639	48.0	13.3	88.1
2005	681	50.0	13.6	79.4
2006	662	51.0	13.0	75.7
2007	647	44.0	14.7	82.6
2008	633	48.0	13.2	85.3
2009	567	56.4	12.2	83.1
2010	575	40.5	14.2	90.8
2011	586	46.0	12.7	91
2012	653	42.5	15.3	91.4
2013	670	50.0	13.4	90.7
2014	710	52.0	13.6	93.1
2015	756	54.0	14.0	92.1
2016	720	57.0	12.6	91
2017	738	55.0	13.4	90.7
2018	715	56.0	12.7	92.3
2019	708	46.0	15.3	87.3
2020	750	43.0	17.4	88.8
2021	695	45.0	15.4	81.4
2022	720	49.0	14.6	79.3
2023	719	49.0	14.6	81.5

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 Meadowbrook Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,565 (15.2%)	$8,726 (84.8%)	$10,291
2019	$1,488 (14.7%)	$8,622 (85.3%)	$10,110
2020	$1,605 (14.4%)	$9,560 (85.6%)	$11,164
2021	$2,187 (17.1%)	$10,619 (82.9%)	$12,806
2022	$3,723 (26.8%)	$10,159 (73.2%)	$13,882
2023	$3,759 (26.7%)	$10,340 (73.3%)	$14,099

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadowbrook Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1386^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1944^th of 2240 Elementary schools	23.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	43	35	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	63	33	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	52	47	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	71	59	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	45	38	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	45	29	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Meadowbrook Elementary School)	35	29	6%
5th Grade Science (Broward)	49	46	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	708	719	1.6%
African American	96	125	30.2%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	9	5	44.4%
Hispanic	530	513	3.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	64	69	7.8%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.3%	81.5%	5.8%

Schools Near Meadowbrook Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meadowbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 SW 46th Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6500	719	49	14.6	81.5%	69 (9.6%)	125 (17.4%)	513 (71.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	21.9	1848^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.1%		18.7	1944^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.2%	96	36.0	37.0	38.0	40.0	52.0	42.0	30.0	$14,099	$3,759	$10,340
New Life Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	3550 Davie Blvd	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 381-5199	122	0		27.9%	7 (5.7%)	77 (63.1%)	37 (30.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.8	1405^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.7%		25.9	1726^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.9%	321	57.0	43.0	64.0	57.0	21.0	45.0	14.0	$10,124	$1,356	$8,768
Plantation Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	875 SW 54th Ave	Plantation	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-7150	512	33	15.5	52.1%	176 (34.4%)	120 (23.4%)	178 (34.8%)	14 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.3%)	59.6	872^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	61.3%		66.6	706^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.5%	166	65.0	64.0	49.0	73.0	61.0	39.0	50.0	$12,147	$1,660	$10,487
Stephen Foster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3471 SW 22nd St	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-5750	691	46	15.1	74.7%	55 (8.0%)	110 (15.9%)	510 (73.8%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.2%)	65.3	744^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.0%		40.3	1327^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.8%	583	50.0	58.0	48.0	76.0	73.0	80.0	53.0	$12,261	$2,474	$9,786
Tropical Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 SW 66th Ave	Plantation	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-7750	839	52	16.1	52.6%	286 (34.1%)	165 (19.7%)	321 (38.3%)	31 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.2%)	65.8	727^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.8%		72.8	565^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.8%	162	57.0	65.0	61.0	58.0	63.0	74.0	56.0	$12,214	$1,756	$10,458
Somerset Academy Davie Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	3788 Davie Rd	Davie	33314	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 584-5528	150	0	25.0	50.7%	46 (30.7%)	26 (17.3%)	65 (43.3%)	9 (6.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	94.3	65^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.1%		97.4	13^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.4%	52	64.0	100.0	88.0	88.0	96.0	100.0	92.0	$10,279	$1,169	$9,110
Nova Blanche Forman Elementary	Public	K-5	3521 Davie Rd	Davie	33314	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6600	769	45	17.2	71.9%	83 (10.8%)	494 (64.2%)	127 (16.5%)	34 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (3.5%)	61.8	823^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	63.5%		58.5	875^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.9%	52	53.0	54.0	62.0	77.0	69.0	61.0	43.0	$11,134	$1,933	$9,200
Westwood Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2861 SW 9th St	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7900	522	30	17.4	86.8%	12 (2.3%)	444 (85.1%)	57 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	48	1143^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	49.3%		26.3	1705^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.9%	562	46.0	48.0	50.0	63.0	49.0	68.0	50.0	$15,245	$3,736	$11,508
Broward Estates Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	441 NW 35th Ave	Lauderhill	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-5550	276	18	15.3	89.5%	2 (0.7%)	255 (92.4%)	16 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	25.2	1759^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.0%		10.3	2126^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.1%	367	36.0	33.0	43.0	61.0	42.0	40.0	37.0	$16,093	$2,879	$13,214
Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary	Public	K-5	6501 SW 39th St	Davie	33314	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6650	748	40	18.7	71.8%	57 (7.6%)	466 (62.3%)	145 (19.4%)	38 (5.1%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.8%)	66.4	712^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.4%		60	840^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.5%	128	71.0	68.0	62.0	72.0	69.0	53.0	37.0	$10,386	$1,750	$8,636

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowbrook Elementary School

Is Meadowbrook Elementary School a good school?

Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Meadowbrook Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Meadowbrook Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Meadowbrook Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : New River Middle School
High : South Plantation High School

What district is Meadowbrook Elementary School in?

Broward

What is the racial makeup of Meadowbrook Elementary School?

Students at Meadowbrook Elementary School are 71% Hispanic, 17% African American, 10% White.

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