Meadows Elementary
El Centro, CA · Meadows Union · Grades K-8
4,343rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
Meadows Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Meadows Elementary 4,343rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2015 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
Meadows Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 237 students tested
Meadows Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 370 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.6% | 91.4% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 9.8% | 5.9% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Meadows Elementary
Typical home value $386K in zip 92243 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Meadows Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Booker T. Washington ElementaryEl Centro Elementary · 4.1 mi away3,940th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 26% - 7Imperial Cross ElementaryImperial Unified · 4.8 mi away1,998th of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 48% - 5Desert Garden ElementaryEl Centro Elementary · 5 mi away3,174th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 32% - 4Harding ElementaryEl Centro Elementary · 5 mi away3,832nd of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 25% - 6McKinley ElementaryEl Centro Elementary · 5.1 mi away2,821st of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 39% - 7Dogwood ElementaryHeber Elementary · 5.2 mi away1,976th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 50% - 6Lincoln ElementaryEl Centro Elementary · 5.3 mi away2,689th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 39% - 5Ballington Academy for the Arts and SciencesEl Centro Elementary · 5.6 mi away · charter3,168th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Meadows Elementary in?
Meadows Elementary is part of the Meadows Union district in El Centro, California.
Is Meadows Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Meadows Elementary 4,343rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Meadows Elementary?
Hispanic 91%, White 6%, Two or more races 1% (370 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Meadows Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92243 is $386K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.