Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Meadow Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plymouth, Minnesota, serving 768 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Wayzata Public School District.

Meadow Ridge Elementary is a consistently high-performing school, ranking among the top 15-69 elementary schools in Minnesota over the past 5 years and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population includes a significant Asian student representation (around 29%), and it excels in the performance of specific subgroups, ranking in the top 10 for Asian students and the top 20 for male and special education students in the state. However, the school's performance for African American and low socioeconomic status students is relatively lower. Meadow Ridge Elementary outperforms most nearby schools, including those in the Robbinsdale and Osseo Public School Districts, in academic achievement and statewide rankings.

The school's consistent academic excellence, as evidenced by its 5-star rating and high statewide rankings, is a testament to its commitment to educational quality. While the diverse student population and strong performance of certain subgroups are positive attributes, the relatively lower performance of African American and low socioeconomic status students is an area that the school and district may need to address to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Overall, Meadow Ridge Elementary is a high-performing school that provides a strong educational foundation for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

17905 Chankahda Trail
Plymouth, MN 55446-8888

(763) 745-7100

District: Wayzata Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
22^nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,433

Students who attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wayzata Central Middle
High:	Wayzata High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 757

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.1%

Asian:

28.5%

African American:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 97.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Wayzata Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.1%), Asian (28.5%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 17.6. 6 elementary schools in the Wayzata Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Meadow Ridge Elementary School employs 42.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Ridge Elementary School is $12,433. 5 elementary schools in the Wayzata Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadow Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Ridge Elementary School 22^nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Meadow Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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African American students:

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Wayzata Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayzata Public School District 18^th of 463 Minnesota 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	MN State Percentile
2019	91.32	18^th	870	97.9%
2021	90.53	30^th	869	96.5%
2022	92.48	15^th	858	98.3%
2023	87.13	69^th	845	91.8%
2024	92.46	22^nd	881	97.5%

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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	MN State Percentile
2018	88.68	18^th	463	96.1%
2019	66.24	146^th	515	71.7%
2021	80.08	47^th	417	88.7%
2022	73.10	96^th	500	80.8%
2023	82.57	58^th	524	88.9%
2024	90.91	21^st	572	96.3%

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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	MN State Percentile
2022	54.15	314^th	663	52.6%
2023	31.08	578^th	774	25.3%
2024	72.77	157^th	793	80.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	91.11	8^th	774	99.0%
2019	88.71	21^st	787	97.3%
2021	89.31	31^st	783	96.0%
2022	91.11	14^th	799	98.2%
2023	88.51	44^th	787	94.4%
2024	88.18	44^th	809	94.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	90.68	13^th	779	98.3%
2019	91.06	14^th	798	98.2%
2021	88.36	35^th	784	95.5%
2022	91.56	16^th	808	98.0%
2023	81.78	112^th	799	86.0%
2024	92.77	14^th	826	98.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	92.55	2^nd	134	98.5%
2019	91.48	6^th	136	95.6%
2021	89.08	15^th	88	83.0%
2022	93.50	7^th	131	94.7%
2023	91.59	10^th	128	92.2%
2024	92.83	9^th	154	94.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.43	47^th	227	79.3%
2024	69.31	79^th	310	74.5%

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Rank History for White students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	89.36	17^th	712	97.6%
2019	88.95	18^th	722	97.5%
2021	86.61	40^th	710	94.4%
2022	89.69	18^th	725	97.5%
2023	74.15	144^th	712	79.8%
2024	84.83	53^rd	730	92.7%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota 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	Total
2017	471	36	199	18	0	1	31	756
2018	528	41	231	22	0	0	30	852
2019	518	41	245	23	0	0	40	867
2020	419	48	227	29	0	0	45	768
2021	412	52	232	31	0	0	38	765
2022	425	49	230	28	3	0	48	783
2023	418	44	222	31	4	0	49	768
2024	402	55	216	31	5	0	48	757

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
2017	756	39.7	19.0	6.6
2018	852	45.5	18.6	6.3
2019	867	49.0	17.6	6.2
2020	768	45.6	16.8	8.1
2021	765	50.7	15.0	8
2022	783	41.6	18.8	5.5
2023	768	42.7	17.9	8.6
2024	757	42.9	17.6	10.4

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
2017	756	39.7	19.0	6.6
2018	852	45.5	18.6	6.3
2019	867	49.0	17.6	6.2
2020	768	45.6	16.8	8.1
2021	765	50.7	15.0	8
2022	783	41.6	18.8	5.5
2023	768	42.7	17.9	8.6
2024	757	42.9	17.6	10.4

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,433

Data source: Minnesota 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 18^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 69^th of 845 Elementary schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)	82.4	82.6	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)	86	82.9	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)	72.3	61.1	11.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)	76.8	68.4	8.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)	91.2	83.7	7.5%
4th Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)	87.3	83.2	4.1%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)	82.9	63	20%
4th Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)	78.6	70	8.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)	76.6	71.5	5%
5th Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)	76	69.3	6.7%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)	89	75.5	13.5%
5th Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)	85.6	75.2	10.4%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Meadow Ridge Elementary School)	84.8	65.4	19.5%
5th Grade Science (Wayzata Public School District)	74.1	62	12.2%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	867	768	11.4%
African American	41	44	7.3%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	245	222	9.4%
Hispanic	23	31	34.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	518	418	19.3%
Two or More Races	40	49	22.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.2%	8.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Meadow Ridge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Meadow Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	17905 Chankahda Trail	Plymouth	55446	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 745-7100	757	43	17.6	10.4%	402 (53.1%)	55 (7.3%)	31 (4.1%)	216 (28.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.3%)	92.5	22^nd of 881 public elementary schools	97.5%		87.1	69^th of 845 public elementary schools	91.8%	47	87.6	89.8	72.9	83.3	80.2	71.4	75.0	75.3	65.0	65.0	$12,433
Basswood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15425 Bass Lake Rd	Maple Grove	55311	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 494-3858	848	46	18.4	18.6%	588 (69.3%)	73 (8.6%)	43 (5.1%)	70 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (8.7%)	87.5	68^th of 881 public elementary schools	92.3%		86.1	81^st of 845 public elementary schools	90.4%	13	85.6	72.9	78.1	78.7	67.4	59.0	79.5	68.7	60.3	60.3	$11,932
North Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18995 54th Ave N	Plymouth	55446	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 745-4000	809	46	17.7	5.2%	463 (57.2%)	29 (3.6%)	36 (4.4%)	235 (29.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.4%)	93.7	14^th of 881 public elementary schools	98.4%		92.3	18^th of 845 public elementary schools	97.9%	4	85.7	86.1	73.8	82.1	74.3	79.6	81.8	78.4	66.7	66.7
Kimberly Lane Elementary	Public	K-5	17405 Old Rockford Rd	Plymouth	55446	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 745-5600	531	29	18.2	11.5%	244 (46.0%)	41 (7.7%)	22 (4.1%)	174 (32.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.4%)	95.5	8^th of 881 public elementary schools	99.1%		95.6	5^th of 845 public elementary schools	99.4%	3	88.9	84.5	85.0	86.0	71.4	74.5	89.3	78.3	80.7	80.7	$11,920
Plymouth Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	16005 41st Ave N	Plymouth	55446	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 745-5800	657	38	17.2	12.2%	356 (54.2%)	45 (6.8%)	39 (5.9%)	159 (24.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (8.7%)	89.5	47^th of 881 public elementary schools	94.7%		92.7	14^th of 845 public elementary schools	98.3%	33	83.1	87.0	72.4	80.4	71.2	75.0	74.8	73.6	55.7	55.7	$12,479
Oak View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6710 E Fish Lake Rd	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 425-1881	485	31	15.7	47.8%	232 (47.8%)	118 (24.3%)	42 (8.7%)	39 (8.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.3%)	45.1	543^rd of 881 public elementary schools	38.4%		37.5	589^th of 845 public elementary schools	30.3%	46	57.3	46.3	35.5	46.7	41.5	44.4	51.3	45.6	38.2	38.2	$14,510
Cedar Island Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6777 Hemlock Ln	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 425-5855	468	30	15.6	35.3%	264 (56.4%)	101 (21.6%)	34 (7.3%)	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.0%)	74.2	213^th of 881 public elementary schools	75.8%		76.7	185^th of 845 public elementary schools	78.1%	28	58.6	75.0	68.7	67.0	53.9	67.1	70.2	62.9	41.8	41.8	$14,344
Weaver Lake Science Math & Technical School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	15900 Weaver Lake Rd	Maple Grove	55311	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	Yes	No	No	(763) 420-3337	651	33	19.4	36.9%	254 (39.0%)	168 (25.8%)	33 (5.1%)	136 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.2%)	74.6	207^th of 881 public elementary schools	76.5%		78.2	162^nd of 845 public elementary schools	80.8%	45	73.2	67.0	47.3	62.4	63.9	56.9	70.5	63.7	48.2	48.2	$13,175
Greenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	18005 Medina Rd	Plymouth	55446	Hennepin County	Wayzata Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 745-5500	805	49	16.4	9.6%	487 (60.5%)	56 (7.0%)	30 (3.7%)	184 (22.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.5%)	85.6	82^nd of 881 public elementary schools	90.7%		86.9	72^nd of 845 public elementary schools	91.5%	10	74.3	75.2	79.9	76.6	62.3	66.7	80.6	70.3	52.2	52.2	$11,929
Zachary Lane Elementary	Public	K-5	4350 Zachary Ln	Plymouth	55442	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-7300	403	24	16.7	36.5%	248 (61.5%)	79 (19.6%)	25 (6.2%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.4%)	71.7	238^th of 881 public elementary schools	73.0%		80.8	127^th of 845 public elementary schools	85.0%	111	56.9	65.0	51.7	58.7	54.9	56.3	64.4	58.4	62.7	62.7	$17,585

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Ridge Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Meadow Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School are 53% White, 29% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Meadow Ridge Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Wayzata Central Middle
High : Wayzata High

How many students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 757 students attended Meadow Ridge Elementary School.

What district is Meadow Ridge Elementary School in?

Wayzata Public School District

Is Meadow Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Meadow Ridge Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 22^nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.

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