Meadow Heights Elementary

Q: Is Meadow Heights Elementary a good school?

Meadow Heights Elementary ranks 399 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Meadow Heights Elementary is a public elementary school located in Patton, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 215 students. The school is part of the Meadow Heights R-II school district, which is ranked 197 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Meadow Heights Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle range of Missouri elementary schools, with proficiency rates in mathematics, science, and English language arts (ELA) often lagging behind the state average. Compared to nearby schools, its performance is mixed, performing better than some schools like Oak Ridge Elementary but falling behind higher-performing schools like West Lane Elementary in the Jackson R-II district. The school also faces challenges with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and concerning chronic absenteeism rates, which are significantly higher than the nearby Leopold Elementary.

Despite these challenges, Meadow Heights Elementary has seen a steady increase in per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could indicate a focus on smaller class sizes. By addressing the root causes of the school's inconsistent academic performance, socioeconomic challenges, and chronic absenteeism, the school and Meadow Heights R-II district can work towards providing a more equitable and high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

14571 State Highway 72
Patton, MO 63662-9742

(573) 866-2611

District: Meadow Heights R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
399^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,572

Students who attend Meadow Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Meadow Heights Middle School
High:	Meadow Heights High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 231

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.1%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meadow Heights Elementary ranks better than 56% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.65. (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: White (99.1%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Heights Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Meadow Heights Elementary employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Heights Elementary is $9,572.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadow Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Heights Elementary 399^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Meadow Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Meadow Heights R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Heights R-II 197^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meadow Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	37.81	756^th	1074	29.6%
2007	45.91	638^th	1080	40.9%
2008	44.00	680^th	1084	37.3%
2009	47.71	602^nd	1053	42.8%
2010	69.72	280^th	1066	73.7%
2011	59.05	460^th	1088	57.7%
2012	52.75	561^st	1085	48.3%
2013	58.47	465^th	1108	58.0%
2014	74.16	221^st	1089	79.7%
2015	56.02	470^th	1058	55.6%
2016	58.18	389^th	865	55.0%
2017	51.91	506^th	1032	51.0%
2018	35.29	707^th	1045	32.3%
2019	31.58	772^nd	1052	26.6%
2021	52.55	435^th	901	51.7%
2022	53.15	426^th	908	53.1%
2023	52.76	425^th	898	52.7%
2024	54.65	399^th	906	56.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	46.44	488^th	887	45.0%
2019	32.75	688^th	907	24.1%
2021	45.81	285^th	574	50.3%
2023	68.08	123^rd	611	79.9%

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Rank History for White students at Meadow Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	25.20	734^th	898	18.3%
2019	20.45	807^th	917	12.0%
2021	37.11	441^st	691	36.2%
2022	39.32	425^th	675	37.0%
2023	37.81	423^rd	673	37.1%
2024	42.17	388^th	668	41.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Meadow Heights Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	278	278
1992	277	43	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
1993	294	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1994	284	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1995	301	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1996	301	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1997	322	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1998	348	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1999	336	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2000	362	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2001	350	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2002	317	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2003	317	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2004	293	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2005	288	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2006	271	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
2007	294	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2008	294	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2009	304	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2010	295	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2011	292	3	0	3	0	0	0	298
2012	293	2	2	0	0	0	0	297
2013	263	3	3	0	0	1	0	270
2014	322	2	5	2	0	3	0	334
2015	294	2	1	0	0	3	0	300
2016	304	1	3	2	0	3	0	313
2017	331	4	1	0	0	3	0	339
2018	330	0	0	0	0	4	0	334
2019	249	0	1	0	0	5	0	255
2020	232	0	0	0	0	5	0	237
2021	241	0	1	0	0	4	0	246
2022	230	0	1	0	0	3	0	234
2023	211	0	1	0	0	3	0	215
2024	229	0	0	0	0	2	0	231

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 Meadow Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	278	19.5	14.2	n/a
1992	321	20.0	16.0	45.5
1993	294	19.5	15.1	73.5
1994	284	18.8	15.1	78.9
1995	301	20.1	15.0	76.1
1996	301	20.1	15.0	76.1
1997	322	20.4	15.8	40.1
1998	351	21.1	16.6	38.5
1999	339	23.4	14.5	53.4
2000	364	22.4	16.3	51.1
2001	351	24.3	14.4	55.6
2002	317	26.3	12.1	55.8
2003	317	26.3	12.1	55.8
2004	297	24.0	12.4	53.9
2005	292	21.9	13.3	49
2006	276	22.0	12.5	0
2007	299	20.9	14.3	56.5
2008	299	22.3	13.4	51.8
2009	308	22.2	13.8	49.4
2010	298	21.7	13.6	57.7
2011	298	21.5	13.8	46.6
2012	297	21.7	13.6	55.9
2013	270	22.7	11.8	60
2014	334	21.6	15.4	58.4
2015	300	21.0	14.2	52.3
2016	313	21.0	14.9	53.4
2017	339	20.8	16.2	59.3
2018	334	21.1	15.7	60.8
2019	255	18.4	13.8	59.6
2020	237	18.5	12.8	57.8
2021	246	19.3	12.7	63.8
2022	234	18.1	12.9	58.5
2023	215	18.1	11.8	59.1
2024	231	18.5	12.4	54.5

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 Meadow Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	278	19.5	14.2	n/a
1992	321	20.0	16.0	45.5
1993	294	19.5	15.1	73.5
1994	284	18.8	15.1	78.9
1995	301	20.1	15.0	76.1
1996	301	20.1	15.0	76.1
1997	322	20.4	15.8	40.1
1998	351	21.1	16.6	38.5
1999	339	23.4	14.5	53.4
2000	364	22.4	16.3	51.1
2001	351	24.3	14.4	55.6
2002	317	26.3	12.1	55.8
2003	317	26.3	12.1	55.8
2004	297	24.0	12.4	53.9
2005	292	21.9	13.3	49
2006	276	22.0	12.5	0
2007	299	20.9	14.3	56.5
2008	299	22.3	13.4	51.8
2009	308	22.2	13.8	49.4
2010	298	21.7	13.6	57.7
2011	298	21.5	13.8	46.6
2012	297	21.7	13.6	55.9
2013	270	22.7	11.8	60
2014	334	21.6	15.4	58.4
2015	300	21.0	14.2	52.3
2016	313	21.0	14.9	53.4
2017	339	20.8	16.2	59.3
2018	334	21.1	15.7	60.8
2019	255	18.4	13.8	59.6
2020	237	18.5	12.8	57.8
2021	246	19.3	12.7	63.8
2022	234	18.1	12.9	58.5
2023	215	18.1	11.8	59.1
2024	231	18.5	12.4	54.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadow Heights Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$251 (3.0%)	$8,106 (97.0%)	$8,357
2020	$253 (2.9%)	$8,538 (97.1%)	$8,791
2021	$1,848 (19.9%)	$7,429 (80.1%)	$9,277
2022	$2,100 (21.9%)	$7,472 (78.1%)	$9,572

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 772^nd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 425^th of 898 Elementary schools	26.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights Elementary)	27.8	32.4	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights R-II)	27.8	32.4	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Heights Elementary)	35.2	41.2	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Heights R-II)	35.2	41.2	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights Elementary)	50	46.6	3.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights R-II)	50	46.6	3.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Heights Elementary)	39.3	36.6	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Heights R-II)	39.3	36.6	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights Elementary)	27.9	44.4	16.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights R-II)	27.9	44.4	16.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	255	215	15.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	249	211	15.3%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.6%	59.1%	0.5%

Schools Near Meadow Heights Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meadow Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14571 State Highway 72	Patton	63662	Bollinger County	Meadow Heights R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 866-2611	231	19	12.4	54.5%	229 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	54.7	399^th of 906 public elementary schools	56.0%		52.8	425^th of 898 public elementary schools	52.7%	26	39.9	70.9	34.5	21.9			46.8	$9,572	$2,100	$7,472
Marquand Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	205 E Morley St	Marquand	63655	Madison County	Marquand-Zion R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 783-3388	72	10	7.0	100.0%	68 (94.4%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$19,542	$7,009	$12,534
Millersville Attendance Center	Public	K-2	377 State Hwy B	Millersville	63766	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9585	36	4	8.8	55.6%	35 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$13,775	$487	$13,288
Oak Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4198 State Hwy E	Oak Ridge	63769	Cape Girardeau County	Oak Ridge R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 266-3232	151	13	11.8	39.1%	149 (98.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.7	793^rd of 906 public elementary schools	12.5%		9.8	822^nd of 898 public elementary schools	8.5%	29	25.0	28.0	13.4	16.7	15.0	24.0	10.0	$9,324	$1,743	$7,581
Woodland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	18729 Jackal Drive	Marble Hill	63764	Bollinger County	Woodland R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 238-2822	350	26	13.2	70.0%	336 (96.0%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	52	433^rd of 906 public elementary schools	52.2%		48.4	475^th of 898 public elementary schools	47.1%	42	46.0	38.3			47.6	35.5		$10,007	$1,598	$8,409
Perryville Elementary	Public	3-5	326 College St	Perryville	63775	Perry County	Perry County 32	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 547-7500	411	36	11.5	58.9%	355 (86.4%)	4 (1.0%)	27 (6.6%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	38.4	574^th of 906 public elementary schools	36.6%		54.9	398^th of 898 public elementary schools	55.7%	176	32.1	33.2	38.7	37.2	32.1	31.8	34.4	$10,094	$951	$9,143
Perryville Primary Center	Public	PK, KG-2	326 College St.	Perryville	63775	Perry County	Perry County 32	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 547-7500	474	43	11.1	56.8%	402 (84.8%)	9 (1.9%)	36 (7.6%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)								(n/a)								$11,017	$1,123	$9,894
Fredericktown Intermediate	Public	3-5	905 E Hwy 72	Fredericktown	63645	Madison County	Fredericktown R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 783-6455	387	30	13.0	60.2%	367 (94.8%)	6 (1.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	60.2	348^th of 906 public elementary schools	61.6%		64.4	309^th of 898 public elementary schools	65.6%	39	41.0	41.0	40.4	43.7	44.4	57.1	48.3	$8,970	$1,432	$7,539
Fredericktown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	419 Newberry	Fredericktown	63645	Madison County	Fredericktown R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 783-3477	402	41	9.7	61.9%	387 (96.3%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)								(n/a)								$11,119	$1,702	$9,417
Leopold Elementary	Public	K-6	16797 Main St	Leopold	63760	Bollinger County	Leopold R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 238-2211	90	10	9.2	23.3%	90 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$9,859	$958	$8,901

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Heights Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Meadow Heights Elementary?

Students at Meadow Heights Elementary are 99% White.

Is Meadow Heights Elementary a good school?

Meadow Heights Elementary ranks 399^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Meadow Heights Elementary attend?

Students who attend Meadow Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadow Heights Middle School
High : Meadow Heights High

What district is Meadow Heights Elementary in?

Meadow Heights R-II

How many students attend Meadow Heights Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 231 students attended Meadow Heights Elementary.

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