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Alachua Elementary School vs. Meadowbrook Elementary School

Should you attend Alachua Elementary School or Meadowbrook Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Alachua Elementary School
13800 Nw 152nd Pl
Alachua, FL 32615
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Meadowbrook Elementary School
11525 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 323 students in grades 3-5, Alachua Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 869 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
323 students
869 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alachua Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alachua Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadowbrook Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alachua Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadowbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alachua Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alachua School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alachua School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2991 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#621 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alachua Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadowbrook Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
72%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alachua Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alachua Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alachua Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alachua School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alachua Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meadowbrook Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
113
Grade 1 Students
-
143
Grade 2 Students
-
148
Grade 3 Students
111
149
Grade 4 Students
123
150
Grade 5 Students
89
166

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alachua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alachua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
39%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alachua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
41%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alachua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alachua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadowbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alachua School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alachua Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadowbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alachua Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadowbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alachua Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadowbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alachua School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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