Meadowbrook Elementary School

Meadowbrook Elementary School is a K-5 public school in Gainesville, FL, serving 791 students as part of the Alachua school district, and it stands out as a high-performing school in a district that ranks in the bottom half of the state.

Meadowbrook consistently earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms both district and state averages in nearly every subject and grade level. For example, in 4th Grade Math, 77% of students were proficient, compared to 56% in the district and 65% in the state. The school also has a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.5%, which is significantly better than the district average of 31.6% and the state average of 31.4%. This strong attendance is a key predictor of academic success. Additionally, Meadowbrook achieves these results while spending $9,801 per student, which is less than many nearby schools like C. W. Norton Elementary School ($12,392) and Littlewood Elementary School ($12,115), indicating high operational efficiency.

While Meadowbrook is a top-tier school in its area, its ranking has declined from a historic peak in 2018-2019 when it ranked in the 93rd percentile statewide. The closest competitor in terms of performance is the Healthy Learning Academy Charter School, a small charter school with very high ELA scores. In stark contrast, Myra Terwilliger Elementary School, just 4.89 miles away, has a 1-star rating and proficiency rates that are often half of Meadowbrook's, highlighting the significant differences in school culture and outcomes within the same district.