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Meadowlake Elementary School vs. Olive J Dodge Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Meadowlake Elementary School
8251 Three Notch Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
2615 Longleaf Dr
Mobile, AL 36693
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Meadowlake Elementary School, a Mobile County public school serving grades Pre–K through 5, ranked #869 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #608 in 2019 and #286 in 2017.
Math proficiency ranged from 15–19%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 30–34%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 447 students in 2017 to 387 in the most recent count, with minority enrollment stable at 43% and 208 students (54%) eligible for free or reduced price lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic need.
The student–teacher ratio was 18:1, with 387 students taught by 21 teachers, consistent with previous years' ratios around 17–19:1 at this Mobile AL elementary school.
Meadowlake is recognized as one of the top 20% most diverse Alabama public schools but continues to perform in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing outcomes.
Olive J Dodge Elementary School in Mobile, an active Union County NJ high school serving grades PK–5, ranked #795 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #417 in 2010, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 17% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 39%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged 25–29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable near 889 students with a minority enrollment of 76%, reflecting consistent demographic diversity, while free lunch eligibility increased from 26% in 1999 to 59% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The student–teacher ratio was 19:1 with 46 teachers in 2023, supporting a sizable enrollment for this Mobile, Alabama elementary school.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
387 students
889 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadowlake 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadowlake Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Olive J Dodge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadowlake 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County 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

#869 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#795 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadowlake 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
17%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowlake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowlake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadowlake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County 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 Meadowlake Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Olive J Dodge Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
34
52
Kindergarten Students
53
146
Grade 1 Students
53
156
Grade 2 Students
60
139
Grade 3 Students
70
137
Grade 4 Students
51
129
Grade 5 Students
66
130

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County 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%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County 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
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadowlake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadowlake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County 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
48%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadowlake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County 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
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadowlake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County 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 Olive J Dodge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County 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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