Serving 762 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Meadow Ridge Elementary School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
29%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
53%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Meadow Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Meadow Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kimberly Lane Elementary School, Plymouth Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
762 students attend Meadow Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Meadow Ridge Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meadow Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadow Ridge Elementary School part of?
Meadow Ridge Elementary School is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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