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Meadowlark School

Summary:

Meadowlark School is an elementary school serving grades PK-3 in Conrad, MT, with a student population of 154 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Conrad Elementary School District, which is ranked 71 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadowlark School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (86.36%) compared to the state average, as well as its strong performance in mathematics proficiency, with 46.88% of students scoring proficient or better in 2022-2023, outpacing the state average of 36.59%. However, the school lags behind in reading proficiency, with 43.75% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 46.03%. Meadowlark School's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 129th out of 332 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to as low as 259th out of 356 in 2020-2021, and its SchoolDigger rating varying from 3 stars out of 5 in the most recent years to just 1 star in 2020-2021.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Cam Rose School, Valier School, Kingsbury Colony Attn Center, Miami School, and Midway Colony, Meadowlark School generally performs better academically, with lower student-teacher ratios and lower spending per student than some of its counterparts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

 17 3rd Avenue Southwest
       Conrad, MT  59425

(406) 278-5620

District: Conrad Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,781 Help


Students who attend Meadowlark School usually attend:

Middle:    Utterback 4-6
    Utterback 7-8
High:    Conrad High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  154

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Hispanic:
4.5%
American Indian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadowlark School ranks better than 61.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), American Indian (4.5%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadowlark School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowlark School is $13,781.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Conrad Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Conrad Elementary 71st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadowlark School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.70 156th 218 28.4%
2006 43.21 159th 234 32.1%
2007 41.89 167th 230 27.4%
2021 36.32 259th 356 27.2%
2022 62.79 144th 329 56.2%
2023 62.20 129th 332 61.1%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Meadowlark School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 214 214
1991 178 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 184
1992 168 2 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 176
1993 191 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 196
1994 179 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 184
1995 159 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 165
1996 159 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 165
1997 167 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 169
1998 148 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 153
1999 133 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 133 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 136
2001 135 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 138
2002 121 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2003 121 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2004 129 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 134
2005 198 3 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 208 1 1 3 7 n/a n/a 0 220
2007 193 2 6 4 11 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 139 1 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 149
2009 145 3 3 2 6 n/a n/a 0 159
2010 128 3 1 3 8 n/a n/a 0 143
2011 149 3 1 3 10 0 0 0 166
2012 159 3 1 6 10 0 0 0 179
2013 127 1 0 8 5 0 1 0 142
2014 127 0 0 6 5 0 2 0 140
2015 109 0 0 5 1 0 9 0 124
2016 111 1 1 5 3 0 8 0 129
2017 139 1 1 5 0 2 8 0 156
2018 132 1 1 5 2 2 10 0 153
2019 140 2 0 3 2 1 6 0 154
2020 140 2 0 6 3 1 5 0 157
2021 137 3 0 5 5 1 3 0 154
2022 143 2 0 6 5 0 6 0 162
2023 133 1 1 7 7 0 5 0 154

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 Meadowlark School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 214 12.5 17.1 14
1991 184 9.0 20.4 31.5
1992 176 8.0 22.0 16.5
1993 196 10.6 18.5 21.9
1994 184 9.6 19.2 20.7
1995 165 9.2 17.9 20.6
1996 165 9.2 17.9 20.6
1997 169 9.7 17.4 17.8
1998 153 10.2 15.0 20.9
1999 137 8.0 17.1 46.7
2000 136 9.0 15.1 33.1
2001 138 9.0 15.3 35.5
2002 126 9.1 13.8 40.5
2003 126 9.1 13.8 40.5
2004 134 9.1 14.7 30.6
2005 205 14.6 14.0 41
2006 220 14.6 15.1 38.6
2007 216 14.7 14.7 41.2
2008 149 11.3 13.2 61.7
2009 159 11.3 14.1 41.5
2010 143 11.3 12.6 22.4
2011 166 11.3 14.6 47
2012 179 11.3 15.8 41.9
2013 142 8.8 16.1 29.6
2014 140 9.8 14.2 45
2015 124 8.0 15.5 50
2016 129 10.0 12.9 48.8
2017 156 10.1 15.4 39.1
2018 153 10.5 14.5 49
2019 154 9.9 15.5 48.1
2020 157 10.1 15.5 44.6
2021 154 10.1 15.2 n/a
2022 162 11.1 14.5 n/a
2023 154 10.6 14.5 n/a

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 Meadowlark School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 214 12.5 17.1 14
1991 184 9.0 20.4 31.5
1992 176 8.0 22.0 16.5
1993 196 10.6 18.5 21.9
1994 184 9.6 19.2 20.7
1995 165 9.2 17.9 20.6
1996 165 9.2 17.9 20.6
1997 169 9.7 17.4 17.8
1998 153 10.2 15.0 20.9
1999 137 8.0 17.1 46.7
2000 136 9.0 15.1 33.1
2001 138 9.0 15.3 35.5
2002 126 9.1 13.8 40.5
2003 126 9.1 13.8 40.5
2004 134 9.1 14.7 30.6
2005 205 14.6 14.0 41
2006 220 14.6 15.1 38.6
2007 216 14.7 14.7 41.2
2008 149 11.3 13.2 61.7
2009 159 11.3 14.1 41.5
2010 143 11.3 12.6 22.4
2011 166 11.3 14.6 47
2012 179 11.3 15.8 41.9
2013 142 8.8 16.1 29.6
2014 140 9.8 14.2 45
2015 124 8.0 15.5 50
2016 129 10.0 12.9 48.8
2017 156 10.1 15.4 39.1
2018 153 10.5 14.5 49
2019 154 9.9 15.5 48.1
2020 157 10.1 15.5 44.6
2021 154 10.1 15.2 n/a
2022 162 11.1 14.5 n/a
2023 154 10.6 14.5 n/a

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 Meadowlark School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,251
2021 $11,235
2022 $10,529
2023 $13,781

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadowlark 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students154154
African American21
 50%
American Indian27
 250%
Asian01
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White140133
 5%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlark School

Students who attend Meadowlark School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Utterback 4-6
Middle : Utterback 7-8
High : Conrad High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 154 students attended Meadowlark School.

Students at Meadowlark School are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

Meadowlark School ranks 129th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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