Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Meadowlark School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadowlark School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Meadowlark School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlark School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#858 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
62%
20%
Black
9%
1%
White
13%
71%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowlark School's ranking?
Meadowlark School is ranked #858 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Meadowlark School often compared to?
Meadowlark Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Backman School, Riley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark School?
385 students attend Meadowlark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Meadowlark School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Meadowlark School offer ?
Meadowlark School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Meadowlark School part of?
Meadowlark School is part of Salt Lake School District.
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