Meadowbrook High

Summary:

Meadowbrook High is a public high school located in Richmond, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,033 students. The school is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadowbrook High has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Virginia high schools, ranking 321st out of 329 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is significantly lower than the Chesterfield County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages across various subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Meadowbrook High students proficient or better in SOL/Writing ranged from 13.64% (9th grade) to 54.69% (12th grade), compared to the Chesterfield County Public Schools district averages of 22.37% to 45.06% and the Virginia state averages of 22.83% to 58.51%.

Meadowbrook High has a significantly higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 79.34% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is substantially higher than the Chesterfield County Public Schools district average and indicates that Meadowbrook High serves a student population with greater economic challenges. Additionally, Meadowbrook High's spending per student has been relatively consistent, ranging from $5,964 to $6,199 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, such as Monacan High ($6,446 per student) and Thomas Dale High ($6,654 per student).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4901 Cogbill Rd.
       Richmond, VA  23234-5307


(804) 743-3675

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
321st of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,186 Help


Feeder schools for Meadowbrook High:

Elementary:    Bensley Elementary
    Falling Creek Elementary
    Hopkins Road Elementary
    J.G. Hening Elementary
Middle:    Falling Creek Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  2,033

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.9%
African American:
41.6%
White:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadowbrook High ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 10th among 11 ranked high schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Meadowbrook High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 Meadowbrook High has the largest high school student body size in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowbrook High is $6,186. 8 high schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadowbrook High:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadowbrook High 321st of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Meadowbrook High in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 82nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadowbrook High

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Rank History for all students at Meadowbrook High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 16.76 300th 308 2.6%
2006 7.95 309th 314 1.6%
2007 10.68 308th 313 1.6%
2008 15.55 305th 316 3.5%
2009 19.42 300th 313 4.2%
2010 19.41 301st 317 5.0%
2011 28.24 269th 320 15.9%
2012 16.17 305th 321 5.0%
2013 19.43 296th 321 7.8%
2014 23.38 287th 322 10.9%
2015 30.65 263rd 322 18.3%
2016 33.30 248th 321 22.7%
2017 26.63 279th 324 13.9%
2018 22.40 300th 326 8.0%
2019 23.65 292nd 327 10.7%
2021 4.45 320th 327 2.1%
2022 6.45 322nd 325 0.9%
2023 10.63 322nd 326 1.2%
2024 16.96 321st 329 2.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meadowbrook High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.92 163rd 193 15.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meadowbrook High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.22 90th 97 7.2%
2024 16.40 117th 122 4.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadowbrook High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.16 295th 320 7.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Meadowbrook High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.88 318th 320 0.6%
2024 14.55 312th 322 3.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Meadowbrook High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.15 242nd 249 2.8%
2024 9.80 248th 253 2.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadowbrook High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.76 319th 321 0.6%
2024 13.18 314th 322 2.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Meadowbrook High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.58 218th 240 9.2%
2024 32.87 199th 249 20.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadowbrook High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.88 230th 232 0.9%
2024 14.57 227th 233 2.6%
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Rank History for White students at Meadowbrook High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.67 312th 315 1.0%
2024 1.54 314th 314 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, March 3, 2016

Open Quote As someone who actually goes here it has some of the most intelligent kids I've ever met. Two amazing specialty centers, king teachers/staff and overall wonderful place. Many kids at this school have a GPA over 3.5 and 4.0 so I don't understand what the false information is about. Anywho! This school is also really diverse! I love it there! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meadowbrook High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1318 1318
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1289 1289
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1261 1261
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1265 1265
1993 818 427 68 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1343
1994 817 455 75 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1378
1995 761 571 97 56 1 n/a n/a 0 1486
1996 761 571 97 56 1 n/a n/a 0 1486
1997 697 613 107 61 3 n/a n/a 0 1481
1998 642 633 115 61 3 n/a n/a 0 1454
1999 596 687 117 69 2 n/a n/a 0 1471
2000 584 699 116 85 7 n/a n/a -4 1487
2001 541 764 116 104 6 n/a n/a 0 1531
2002 448 835 82 153 6 n/a n/a 0 1524
2003 448 835 82 153 6 n/a n/a 0 1524
2004 415 943 91 174 8 n/a n/a 1 1632
2005 414 987 92 228 11 n/a n/a 4 1736
2006 364 1082 90 267 8 n/a n/a 8 1819
2007 326 1177 104 286 9 n/a n/a 10 1912
2008 322 1177 104 332 7 n/a n/a 11 1953
2009 267 1205 91 346 7 n/a n/a 18 1934
2010 228 1167 74 324 5 n/a n/a 7 1805
2011 219 1121 69 343 8 1 6 0 1767
2012 176 1095 57 363 2 5 9 0 1707
2013 165 1057 46 358 3 3 14 0 1646
2014 152 1004 46 395 3 4 28 0 1632
2015 131 927 43 502 4 6 34 0 1647
2016 130 911 43 509 4 4 48 0 1649
2017 132 868 54 602 4 6 53 0 1719
2018 134 842 44 723 2 2 54 0 1801
2019 129 855 37 704 2 1 52 0 1780
2020 126 854 35 840 2 2 57 0 1916
2021 121 863 27 983 1 2 55 0 2052
2022 131 889 29 985 2 3 52 0 2091
2023 114 846 34 994 0 2 43 0 2033

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

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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 Meadowbrook High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1318 85.6 15.3 n/a
1990 1289 82.5 15.6 n/a
1991 1261 80.4 15.6 n/a
1992 1265 81.9 15.4 n/a
1993 1343 81.6 16.5 n/a
1994 1378 162.5 n/a n/a
1995 1486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1481 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1454 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1471 90.0 16.3 0
2000 1487 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1531 112.4 13.6 n/a
2002 1524 126.3 12.1 n/a
2003 1524 126.3 12.1 n/a
2004 1632 118.0 13.8 4
2005 1736 117.0 14.8 n/a
2006 1819 124.0 14.7 n/a
2007 1912 115.1 16.6 n/a
2008 1953 105.0 18.6 0
2009 1934 103.3 18.7 0
2010 1805 93.6 19.2 0
2011 1767 97.4 18.1 0
2012 1707 117.1 14.5 0
2013 1646 118.7 13.8 0
2014 1632 109.5 14.8 0
2015 1647 109.0 15.1 0
2016 1649 112.0 14.7 46.7
2017 1719 113.2 15.1 49.9
2018 1801 117.8 15.2 57.8
2019 1780 119.4 14.9 54.7
2020 1916 120.8 15.8 57.7
2021 2052 135.0 15.1 n/a
2022 2091 138.3 15.1 52.9
2023 2033 128.5 15.8 79.3

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1318 85.6 15.3 n/a
1990 1289 82.5 15.6 n/a
1991 1261 80.4 15.6 n/a
1992 1265 81.9 15.4 n/a
1993 1343 81.6 16.5 n/a
1994 1378 162.5 n/a n/a
1995 1486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1481 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1454 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1471 90.0 16.3 0
2000 1487 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1531 112.4 13.6 n/a
2002 1524 126.3 12.1 n/a
2003 1524 126.3 12.1 n/a
2004 1632 118.0 13.8 4
2005 1736 117.0 14.8 n/a
2006 1819 124.0 14.7 n/a
2007 1912 115.1 16.6 n/a
2008 1953 105.0 18.6 0
2009 1934 103.3 18.7 0
2010 1805 93.6 19.2 0
2011 1767 97.4 18.1 0
2012 1707 117.1 14.5 0
2013 1646 118.7 13.8 0
2014 1632 109.5 14.8 0
2015 1647 109.0 15.1 0
2016 1649 112.0 14.7 46.7
2017 1719 113.2 15.1 49.9
2018 1801 117.8 15.2 57.8
2019 1780 119.4 14.9 54.7
2020 1916 120.8 15.8 57.7
2021 2052 135.0 15.1 n/a
2022 2091 138.3 15.1 52.9
2023 2033 128.5 15.8 79.3

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 High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $156 (2.5%) $6,043 (97.5%) $6,199
2020 $87 (1.5%) $5,877 (98.5%) $5,964
2021 $224 (3.6%) $5,962 (96.4%) $6,186

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadowbrook High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 292nd of 327 High schoolsRanks 322nd of 326 High schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Meadowbrook High)5834
 24%
   End of Course Writing (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7867
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Meadowbrook High)5727
 30%
   End of Course Geometry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Meadowbrook High)6630
 36%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8574
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Meadowbrook High)8621
 65%
   End of Course Algebra II (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9270
 22%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Meadowbrook High)6411
 53%
   End of Course Chemistry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8752
 35%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Meadowbrook High)6844
 24%
   End of Course Biology (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8469
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Meadowbrook High)6635
 31%
   End of Course Earth Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8071
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Meadowbrook High)7660
 16%
   End of Course English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8786
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Meadowbrook High)9538
 57%
   End of Course Geography (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9780
 17%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Meadowbrook High)4314
 29%
   End of Course VA and US History (Chesterfield County Public Schools)5936
 23%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Meadowbrook High)7250
 22%
   End of Course World History I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7664
 12%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Meadowbrook High)8217
 65%
   End of Course World History II (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8649
 37%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17802033
 14.2%
African American855846
 1.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian3734
 8.1%
Hispanic704994
 41.2%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White129114
 11.6%
Two or More Races5243
 17.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%79.3%
 24.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowbrook High

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,033 students attended Meadowbrook High.

Students at Meadowbrook High are 49% Hispanic, 42% African American, 6% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Meadowbrook High ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Virginia high schools.

Meadowbrook High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bensley Elementary
Elementary : Falling Creek Elementary
Elementary : Hopkins Road Elementary
Elementary : J.G. Hening Elementary
Middle : Falling Creek Middle


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