Meadow Elementary
880 Maria Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954-6837
Summary
Meadow Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
68.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 68.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 550/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 666/4,657 (86th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 384 |
| Low-Income Students | 51 (13.3%) |
| English Learners | 17 (4.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.1 points from last year and fell 4.1 points over the full period. Math fell 1.8 points from last year and fell 1.4 points over the full period.
•Math -1.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.2% to 83.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 53% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 58.5% to 75.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.3-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Meadow Elementary compare within the district?
Meadow Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Waugh Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Meadow Elementary rank in California?
Meadow Elementary ranks No. 550 of 4,657 in reading and No. 666 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Meadow Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 2 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.5% meet the reading standard and 44.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Meadow Elementary compare with other schools in Petaluma?
Meadow Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 15 K–6 schools in Petaluma with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PetalumaHow does Meadow Elementary compare with other schools in Sonoma County?
Meadow Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 50 K–6 schools in Sonoma County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sonoma CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow ElementaryThis school | 68.0% | 72.9% |
| Corona Creek Elementary | 58.4% | 67.4% |
| Dunham Charter | 50.0% | 57.4% |
