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Meadow Ridge Elementary School vs. Plymouth Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School or Plymouth Creek 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
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
17905 Chankahda Trail
Minneapolis, MN 55446
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Plymouth Creek Elementary School
16005 41st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Plymouth Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 757 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plymouth Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
757 students
657 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadow Ridge 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadow Ridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plymouth Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadow Ridge 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayzata Public School District and the state of Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayzata Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#35 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
#13 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadow Ridge 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in MN)
84%
(Top 1% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 1% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadow Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota 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 Meadow Ridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Plymouth Creek Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
115
105
Grade 1 Students
120
105
Grade 2 Students
114
105
Grade 3 Students
121
117
Grade 4 Students
147
100
Grade 5 Students
140
125

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meadow Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 American Indian at Plymouth Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
29%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadow Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadow Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadow Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadow Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, 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
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadow Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayzata Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadow Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadow Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadow Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Plymouth Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayzata Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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