Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Meadow Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rockford, Michigan, serving 439 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Rockford Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Meadow Ridge consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, with 79% of its 5th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44%. The school also ranks in the top 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Meadow Ridge's student population is predominantly white (84.74%), which is significantly higher than the state average of around 60%. The school's performance for its special education and low socioeconomic status student subgroups is also noteworthy, ranking in the top 20-25% of Michigan elementary schools.

While Meadow Ridge's academic performance is generally higher than other Rockford Public Schools elementary schools, such as Cannonsburg, Lakes, and Crestwood, the nearby Chandler Woods Charter Academy and Rockford Spanish Immersion school also demonstrate strong academic results, suggesting a high-performing educational environment in the Rockford area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8100 Courtland Dr NE
       Rockford, MI  49341-7765


(616) 863-6342

District: Rockford Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,295 Help


Students who attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    East Rockford Middle School
High:    Rockford High School
Alternative:    Rockford High School Freshman Center

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.1%
Two or more races:
7.9%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Rockford Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.86. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.1%), two or more races (7.9%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Rockford Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Rockford Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is $15,295, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Rockford Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadow Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Ridge Elementary School 115th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Meadow Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rockford Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockford Public Schools 41st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadow Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.07 381st 1545 75.3%
2007 73.78 338th 1565 78.4%
2008 79.06 235th 1577 85.1%
2009 77.35 287th 1589 81.9%
2010 76.92 248th 1552 84.0%
2011 72.10 432nd 1552 72.2%
2012 68.54 468th 1566 70.1%
2013 73.79 368th 1563 76.5%
2014 60.52 627th 1533 59.1%
2015 72.98 392nd 1580 75.2%
2016 67.71 451st 1548 70.9%
2017 66.88 397th 1466 72.9%
2018 58.73 638th 1448 55.9%
2019 82.03 195th 1408 86.2%
2021 65.18 327th 1153 71.6%
2022 73.19 301st 1344 77.6%
2023 95.32 44th 1470 97.0%
2024 89.86 115th 1486 92.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 231st 403 42.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.98 728th 1397 47.9%
2019 74.67 180th 1134 84.1%
2022 67.71 266th 1099 75.8%
2023 79.03 169th 1350 87.5%
2024 74.15 246th 1381 82.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.93 683rd 1443 52.7%
2019 74.33 227th 1171 80.6%
2021 66.55 243rd 902 73.1%
2022 63.44 336th 1106 69.6%
2023 93.54 40th 1321 97.0%
2024 87.15 114th 1342 91.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.57 573rd 1446 60.4%
2019 79.95 180th 1196 84.9%
2021 62.02 298th 915 67.4%
2022 85.75 114th 1139 90.0%
2023 93.91 46th 1334 96.6%
2024 85.83 139th 1347 89.7%
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Rank History for White students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.24 706th 1253 43.7%
2019 73.37 251st 1128 77.7%
2021 59.59 354th 1005 64.8%
2022 68.30 313th 1102 71.6%
2023 93.88 37th 1198 96.9%
2024 82.58 164th 1204 86.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meadow Ridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 427 4 0 5 2 n/a n/a 16 454
2001 564 14 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2002 590 13 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 620
2003 590 13 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 620
2004 619 14 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2005 632 6 7 1 1 n/a n/a 10 657
2006 599 4 10 3 1 n/a n/a 15 632
2007 563 5 9 5 1 n/a n/a 23 606
2008 517 3 7 9 1 n/a n/a 18 555
2009 503 5 6 11 0 n/a n/a 28 553
2010 372 0 2 10 0 n/a n/a 26 410
2011 333 4 2 16 0 0 14 0 369
2012 405 2 3 23 0 0 26 0 459
2013 418 2 6 16 0 0 25 0 467
2014 389 4 5 16 0 1 25 0 440
2015 399 4 3 18 0 0 30 0 454
2016 357 7 2 20 1 0 26 0 413
2017 365 9 2 25 1 0 27 0 429
2018 369 9 1 22 0 1 38 0 440
2019 359 12 7 26 0 0 35 0 439
2020 360 11 6 22 0 0 34 0 433
2021 355 7 1 21 0 0 28 0 412
2022 361 3 4 22 0 1 26 0 417
2023 372 3 6 26 0 1 31 0 439
2024 359 5 5 28 0 1 34 0 432

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 Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 454 28.8 15.2 8.7
2001 585 33.8 17.3 10.1
2002 620 31.9 19.4 11.3
2003 620 31.9 19.4 11.3
2004 647 36.0 18.0 13.6
2005 657 35.3 18.6 14.1
2006 632 35.3 17.9 16.5
2007 606 34.3 17.7 17.8
2008 555 35.1 15.8 18.6
2009 553 33.8 16.4 19
2010 410 30.1 13.6 27.9
2011 369 27.7 13.3 28.5
2012 459 30.2 15.1 27.9
2013 467 31.7 14.7 33
2014 440 31.4 13.9 32
2015 454 34.0 13.3 31.3
2016 413 29.0 14.2 31.7
2017 429 31.0 13.8 30.1
2018 440 30.2 14.5 30.5
2019 439 32.4 13.5 32.6
2020 433 29.3 14.7 30.7
2021 412 30.6 13.4 32
2022 417 28.7 14.4 27.3
2023 439 32.8 13.3 26.7
2024 432 29.8 14.4 25.2

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 Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 454 28.8 15.2 8.7
2001 585 33.8 17.3 10.1
2002 620 31.9 19.4 11.3
2003 620 31.9 19.4 11.3
2004 647 36.0 18.0 13.6
2005 657 35.3 18.6 14.1
2006 632 35.3 17.9 16.5
2007 606 34.3 17.7 17.8
2008 555 35.1 15.8 18.6
2009 553 33.8 16.4 19
2010 410 30.1 13.6 27.9
2011 369 27.7 13.3 28.5
2012 459 30.2 15.1 27.9
2013 467 31.7 14.7 33
2014 440 31.4 13.9 32
2015 454 34.0 13.3 31.3
2016 413 29.0 14.2 31.7
2017 429 31.0 13.8 30.1
2018 440 30.2 14.5 30.5
2019 439 32.4 13.5 32.6
2020 433 29.3 14.7 30.7
2021 412 30.6 13.4 32
2022 417 28.7 14.4 27.3
2023 439 32.8 13.3 26.7
2024 432 29.8 14.4 25.2

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 Ridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $604 (5.7%) $10,011 (94.3%) $10,615
2020 $554 (4.7%) $11,346 (95.3%) $11,900
2021 $916 (7.2%) $11,826 (92.8%) $12,742
2022 $1,577 (11.6%) $12,058 (88.4%) $13,635
2023 $1,255 (8.2%) $14,040 (91.8%) $15,295

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Ridge Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 195th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 44th of 1470 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)58.973.6
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockford Public Schools)62.368.3
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)80.477.4
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Rockford Public Schools)69.973
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)55.877
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford Public Schools)62.972
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)63.577
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (Rockford Public Schools)69.272.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)5675.6
 19.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford Public Schools)65.972.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)6863.4
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Rockford Public Schools)62.467.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)3439
 5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Rockford Public Schools)25.339.6
 14.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students439439
African American123
 75%
American Indian00
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic2626
Pacific Islander01
White359372
 3.6%
Two or More Races3531
 11.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.6%26.7%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Yes. Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 7.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School are 83% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 432 students attended Meadow Ridge Elementary School.

Students who attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Rockford Middle School
High : Rockford High School
Alternative : Rockford High School Freshman Center


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