Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Meadow Ridge Elementary School in Plymouth, MN is one of the highest-performing schools in Minnesota.It ranks #30 out of all Minnesota Elementary Schools, and #4 in Wayzata Public school district. The overall school score is96.66/100, Meadow Ridge has a math proficiency rating of 83%, and a reading proficiency rating of 74%, all of which are well-beyond state averages in MN, while serving a total of 768 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, with 46% minority enrollment. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 1:18, and a total of 100% of the educators are certified full-time teachers. Meadow Ridge Elementary school has a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. The school has taken the time to define their written curriculum and integrate 21st-century competencies, thereby placing their emphasis beyond standardized metrics, and more on educational practices that emphasize innovation, critical thinking, and real-world learning. People are attracted to Meadow Ridge Elementary School because of the new campus and the academic culture, and the community approach these attract families in the school. Meadow Ridge has a proven track-record of excellence building on a nationally recognized school district with other excellent schools, creating a high bar for public elementary

-At Meadow Ridge Elementary School, fifth-grade students published a book written by the whole class, promoting literacy and student voice.

-Motivational youth speaker Rashad Cohen visited Meadow Ridge elementary school focused on diversity and resilience.

-Wayzata Public Schools awarded $82,600 in grants for classroom innovation at Meadow Ridge Elementary and other district schools.