Meadowside School

Summary:

Meadowside School is an elementary school in Milford, Connecticut, serving 269 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Milford School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has a diverse student population with 46.1% White, 19.33% Hispanic, and 24.91% Asian students.

Meadowside School generally performs better than the Milford School District and the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 11.1 over the past few years, which is lower than most nearby schools. However, Meadowside School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.09% in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools like Orchard Hills School (21.61%) and Mathewson School (24.76%), which may indicate potential socioeconomic disparities that could impact student outcomes.

While Meadowside School has maintained a consistent performance, ranking between 182 and 266 out of 490-538 Connecticut elementary schools over the past several years, it is not the top-performing school in the immediate area. Nearby schools like Calf Pen Meadow School, Pumpkin Delight School, and Mathewson School have higher test scores and rankings in some grade levels and subject areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 80 Seeman's Ln.
       Milford, CT  06460


(203) 783-3555

District: Milford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,587 Help


Students who attend Meadowside School usually attend:

Middle:    Harborside Middle School
High:    Jonathan Law High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.1%
Asian:
24.9%
Hispanic:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadowside School ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Milford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.66. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Meadowside School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Milford School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowside School is $21,587. 4 elementary schools in the Milford School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Meadowside School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Milford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford School District 84th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadowside School

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Rank History for all students at Meadowside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.80 224th 570 60.7%
2007 69.09 243rd 568 57.2%
2008 69.12 230th 565 59.3%
2009 71.31 207th 566 63.4%
2010 67.11 254th 579 56.1%
2011 73.83 180th 565 68.1%
2012 67.64 247th 564 56.2%
2013 68.07 237th 557 57.5%
2015 70.07 197th 551 64.2%
2016 53.97 244th 518 52.9%
2017 56.81 238th 519 54.1%
2018 49.48 277th 532 47.9%
2019 60.57 222nd 522 57.5%
2021 68.97 182nd 538 66.2%
2022 45.99 266th 490 45.7%
2023 46.06 257th 491 47.7%
2024 50.66 244th 497 50.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Meadowside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.74 165th 455 63.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadowside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.57 175th 445 60.7%
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Rank History for White students at Meadowside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.83 257th 296 13.2%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut 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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meadowside School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 316 4 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 335
1989 299 6 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1990 301 10 5 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 324
1991 291 9 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 307 7 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1993 311 10 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 340
1994 324 16 10 15 1 n/a n/a 0 366
1995 370 19 28 16 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1996 370 19 28 16 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1997 354 18 23 13 1 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 373 18 21 10 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 410 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2000 365 11 36 14 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2001 347 12 45 17 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 321 16 51 14 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 321 16 51 14 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 315 12 60 26 2 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 297 16 63 30 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2006 345 19 79 30 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2007 261 17 74 27 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2008 237 18 74 29 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2009 247 16 74 23 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2010 246 18 71 23 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2011 344 30 78 13 0 0 0 0 465
2012 358 24 88 17 0 1 0 0 488
2013 345 21 67 13 0 1 0 0 447
2014 346 16 76 22 0 1 0 0 461
2015 288 11 70 23 1 0 0 0 393
2016 174 6 99 29 1 0 6 0 315
2017 166 4 86 31 1 0 9 0 297
2018 147 7 87 35 1 0 7 0 284
2019 133 5 90 32 0 0 6 0 266
2020 130 6 78 47 0 0 16 0 277
2021 125 9 73 45 0 0 14 0 266
2022 139 13 66 49 0 1 18 0 286
2023 124 9 67 52 0 1 16 0 269

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 Meadowside School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 17.0 19.7 n/a
1989 325 19.0 17.1 n/a
1990 324 18.0 18.0 n/a
1991 319 18.0 17.7 n/a
1992 333 24.4 13.6 10.8
1993 340 19.6 17.3 0.9
1994 366 20.3 18.0 21.6
1995 433 23.8 18.2 21.5
1996 433 23.8 18.2 21.5
1997 409 26.7 15.3 15.2
1998 422 26.8 15.7 16.4
1999 422 27.4 15.4 21.8
2000 426 28.4 15.0 27.5
2001 421 33.1 12.7 n/a
2002 403 33.3 12.1 19.4
2003 403 33.3 12.1 19.4
2004 415 33.1 12.5 20.7
2005 406 25.5 15.9 n/a
2006 474 27.1 17.5 18.1
2007 379 28.4 13.3 20.8
2008 358 30.1 11.9 22.3
2009 360 29.2 13.4 20
2010 358 28.0 12.7 23.2
2011 465 33.7 13.7 12.7
2012 488 33.7 14.4 16.6
2013 447 32.7 13.6 15.9
2014 461 33.9 13.5 14.1
2015 393 31.0 12.6 15
2016 315 29.0 10.8 18.7
2017 297 29.6 10.0 23.2
2018 284 29.3 9.6 22.2
2019 266 25.9 10.2 21.8
2020 277 27.2 10.1 27.4
2021 266 27.6 9.6 28.6
2022 286 25.6 11.1 30.8
2023 269 24.6 10.9 33.1

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 Meadowside School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 17.0 19.7 n/a
1989 325 19.0 17.1 n/a
1990 324 18.0 18.0 n/a
1991 319 18.0 17.7 n/a
1992 333 24.4 13.6 10.8
1993 340 19.6 17.3 0.9
1994 366 20.3 18.0 21.6
1995 433 23.8 18.2 21.5
1996 433 23.8 18.2 21.5
1997 409 26.7 15.3 15.2
1998 422 26.8 15.7 16.4
1999 422 27.4 15.4 21.8
2000 426 28.4 15.0 27.5
2001 421 33.1 12.7 n/a
2002 403 33.3 12.1 19.4
2003 403 33.3 12.1 19.4
2004 415 33.1 12.5 20.7
2005 406 25.5 15.9 n/a
2006 474 27.1 17.5 18.1
2007 379 28.4 13.3 20.8
2008 358 30.1 11.9 22.3
2009 360 29.2 13.4 20
2010 358 28.0 12.7 23.2
2011 465 33.7 13.7 12.7
2012 488 33.7 14.4 16.6
2013 447 32.7 13.6 15.9
2014 461 33.9 13.5 14.1
2015 393 31.0 12.6 15
2016 315 29.0 10.8 18.7
2017 297 29.6 10.0 23.2
2018 284 29.3 9.6 22.2
2019 266 25.9 10.2 21.8
2020 277 27.2 10.1 27.4
2021 266 27.6 9.6 28.6
2022 286 25.6 11.1 30.8
2023 269 24.6 10.9 33.1

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 Meadowside School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,725
2019 $19,712
2020 $19,697
2021 $21,035
2022 $20,675
2023 $21,587

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadowside School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 222nd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 257th of 491 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadowside School)58.346
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)62.646
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meadowside School)58.348
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)66.945.2
 21.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowside School)5050
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)66.752.6
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.649.2
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meadowside School)66.747.7
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)66.446.2
 20.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meadowside School)80.553.5
 27%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)73.658.5
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meadowside School)56.144.2
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)55.746
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.538.8
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students266269
 1.1%
African American59
 80%
American Indian00
Asian9067
 25.6%
Hispanic3252
 62.5%
Pacific Islander01
White133124
 6.8%
Two or More Races616
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.8%33.1%
 11.3%


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Students who attend Meadowside School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harborside Middle School
High : Jonathan Law High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Meadowside School.

Meadowside School ranks 244th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Meadowside School are 46% White, 25% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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