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Meadow View Elementary School vs. Pelham Oaks

Should you attend Meadow View Elementary School or Pelham Oaks? 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 View Elementary School
2800 Smokey Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Pelham Oaks
2200 Highway 33
Pelham, AL 35124
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Meadow View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Pelham Oaks ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 937 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Meadow View Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pelham Oaks ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-5
Total Students
937 students
734 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadow View 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 Pelham Oaks over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadow View Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pelham Oaks.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadow View 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 Pelham Oaks over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadow View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alabaster City School District and the state of Alabama, 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 Pelham Oaks with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pelham City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#72 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#253 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadow View 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 Pelham Oaks, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in AL)
41%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadow View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama 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 Pelham Oaks who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pelham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadow View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama 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 Pelham Oaks who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pelham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pelham Oaks who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pelham City School District and Alabama 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 View Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pelham Oaks by grade.
Pre-K Students
56
6
Kindergarten Students
194
115
Grade 1 Students
204
131
Grade 2 Students
261
128
Grade 3 Students
222
129
Grade 4 Students
-
106
Grade 5 Students
-
119

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pelham Oaks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadow View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, 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 Pelham Oaks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadow View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, 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 Pelham Oaks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadow View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, 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 Pelham Oaks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
50%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadow View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, 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 Pelham Oaks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, 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
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadow View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, 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 Pelham Oaks, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadow View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama, 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 Pelham Oaks, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pelham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadow View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama, 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 Pelham Oaks, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pelham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadow View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama, 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 Pelham Oaks, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pelham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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