Is Meadowlark Elementary a good school?

Meadowlark Elementary ranks 3859 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Meadowlark Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Meadowlark Elementary?

Students at Meadowlark Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 30% White, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Meadowlark Elementary attend?

Students who attend Meadowlark Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : High Desert High : Vasquez High

Meadowlark Elementary

Summary:

Meadowlark Elementary is a public elementary school located in Acton, CA, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 337 students. The school is part of the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified school district, but its performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California elementary schools, with a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Meadowlark Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and achievement gaps among subgroups. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has risen from 14.6% in 2017-2018 to 57.9% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the state average of 14.3%. Academically, Meadowlark students consistently perform below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, with only 29.45% and 33.33% of students, respectively, meeting or exceeding proficiency in 2023-2024. The school's subgroup performance, particularly for English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is also concerning.

When compared to nearby schools in the Palmdale Elementary district, such as Palmdale Learning Plaza, Barrel Springs Elementary, and Dos Caminos Dual Immersion, Meadowlark Elementary's performance is notably lower. These nearby schools generally have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better subgroup performance. Addressing the challenges at Meadowlark Elementary will require a comprehensive approach that addresses the school's socioeconomic challenges, staffing needs, and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public K-4

3015 West Sacramento St.
Acton, CA 93510-2434

(661) 269-8140

District: Acton-Agua Dulce Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3859^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,427

Students who attend Meadowlark Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	High Desert
High:	Vasquez High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.5%

White:

30.4%

Asian:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meadowlark Elementary ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.89. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.5%), White (30.4%), Asian (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary is 22.4. (See more...)

Compare Meadowlark Elementary employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowlark Elementary is $6,427.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadowlark Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadowlark Elementary 3859^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Meadowlark Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Meadowlark Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2005	68.64	1393^rd	4822	71.1%
2006	71.77	1262^nd	4818	73.8%
2007	55.31	2052^nd	5113	59.9%
2008	64.98	1627^th	5113	68.2%
2009	69.34	1469^th	5193	71.7%
2010	63.72	1800^th	5314	66.1%
2011	60.43	2000^th	5377	62.8%
2012	58.18	2145^th	5390	60.2%
2013	52.66	2528^th	5530	54.3%
2015	51.98	2342^nd	5611	58.3%
2016	52.93	2346^th	5614	58.2%
2017	46.47	2739^th	5692	51.9%
2018	50.93	2522^nd	5662	55.5%
2019	31.59	3813^th	5789	34.1%
2022	39.07	3155^th	5883	46.4%
2023	28.03	4069^th	5874	30.7%
2024	30.89	3859^th	5862	34.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	74.96	448^th	3246	86.2%
2019	47.93	1351^st	3275	58.7%
2024	29.52	2579^th	3160	18.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.36	2410^th	5084	52.6%
2019	26.70	4112^th	5173	20.5%
2022	52.48	2127^th	5264	59.6%
2023	25.54	4263^rd	5374	20.7%
2024	38.71	3232^nd	5511	41.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.17	2823^rd	5413	47.8%
2019	25.92	4159^th	5492	24.3%
2022	38.74	3072^nd	5635	45.5%
2023	27.74	3999^th	5617	28.8%
2024	31.20	3696^th	5605	34.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	64.69	498^th	2128	76.6%
2019	33.06	1624^th	2585	37.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	55.86	2131^st	5431	60.8%
2019	37.98	3191^st	5510	42.1%
2022	40.02	3006^th	5663	46.9%
2023	29.16	3853^rd	5650	31.8%
2024	31.63	3683^rd	5636	34.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.71	2180^th	4830	54.9%
2019	21.35	4282^nd	4963	13.7%
2022	39.14	2964^th	5084	41.7%
2023	26.86	3966^th	5098	22.2%
2024	31.70	3599^th	5102	29.5%

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Rank History for White students at Meadowlark Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	37.09	1893^rd	2737	30.8%
2019	19.64	2390^th	2834	15.7%
2022	28.43	2058^th	2726	24.5%
2023	21.04	2196^th	2662	17.5%
2024	18.84	2247^th	2647	15.1%

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Data source: test scores: California 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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meadowlark Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	270	8	8	42	1	n/a	n/a	6	335
2000	256	4	7	39	6	n/a	n/a	4	316
2001	239	5	10	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	295
2002	224	1	4	51	2	n/a	n/a	1	283
2003	224	1	4	51	2	n/a	n/a	1	283
2004	201	0	0	40	5	n/a	n/a	25	271
2005	368	6	12	81	10	n/a	n/a	11	488
2006	365	6	14	79	2	n/a	n/a	3	469
2007	321	3	8	88	3	n/a	n/a	35	458
2008	264	1	5	82	5	n/a	n/a	0	357
2009	269	0	4	100	5	1	49	0	428
2010	282	1	7	112	4	1	13	0	420
2011	287	1	4	116	6	1	10	0	425
2012	272	1	3	107	3	0	5	0	391
2013	205	1	3	115	5	2	83	0	414
2014	254	4	3	118	3	4	5	0	391
2015	242	4	5	133	1	3	6	0	394
2016	247	3	4	165	1	2	18	0	440
2017	236	2	4	200	2	2	17	0	463
2018	224	2	2	183	3	1	15	0	430
2019	186	3	1	138	4	0	12	0	344
2020	170	4	2	141	3	0	13	0	333
2021	125	2	2	145	2	0	11	0	287
2022	101	5	4	183	3	0	9	0	305
2023	108	7	9	205	4	0	4	0	337
2024	109	6	10	228	2	0	4	0	359

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Meadowlark Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	335	17.0	19.7	22.8
2000	316	18.0	17.6	20.2
2001	295	18.0	16.4	22
2002	283	16.0	17.7	22.3
2003	283	16.0	17.7	22.3
2004	271	16.0	16.9	0
2005	488	23.0	21.2	18.2
2006	469	23.5	20.0	17.4
2007	458	22.4	20.4	20.6
2008	357	23.6	15.1	25.2
2009	428	19.5	19.2	21.7
2010	420	19.5	21.4	31.4
2011	425	n/a	n/a	28.5
2012	391	14.0	27.9	n/a
2013	414	14.4	28.7	34.1
2014	391	13.0	30.0	31.5
2015	394	14.0	28.1	53
2016	440	18.0	24.4	47.5
2017	463	19.0	24.3	53.6
2018	430	19.0	22.6	57
2019	344	14.4	23.8	55.8
2020	333	n/a	n/a	58.9
2021	287	14.8	19.3	58.9
2022	305	13.5	22.5	60
2023	337	13.0	25.9	61.1
2024	359	16.0	22.4	64.6

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 Meadowlark Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	335	17.0	19.7	22.8
2000	316	18.0	17.6	20.2
2001	295	18.0	16.4	22
2002	283	16.0	17.7	22.3
2003	283	16.0	17.7	22.3
2004	271	16.0	16.9	0
2005	488	23.0	21.2	18.2
2006	469	23.5	20.0	17.4
2007	458	22.4	20.4	20.6
2008	357	23.6	15.1	25.2
2009	428	19.5	19.2	21.7
2010	420	19.5	21.4	31.4
2011	425	n/a	n/a	28.5
2012	391	14.0	27.9	n/a
2013	414	14.4	28.7	34.1
2014	391	13.0	30.0	31.5
2015	394	14.0	28.1	53
2016	440	18.0	24.4	47.5
2017	463	19.0	24.3	53.6
2018	430	19.0	22.6	57
2019	344	14.4	23.8	55.8
2020	333	n/a	n/a	58.9
2021	287	14.8	19.3	58.9
2022	305	13.5	22.5	60
2023	337	13.0	25.9	61.1
2024	359	16.0	22.4	64.6

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.

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