The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in English language arts. The lowest is 38% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Meadow View Elementary School
Meadow View Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Plainfield, a southwest Chicago suburb experiencing rapid residential growth. The school enrolls a small-to-medium student body with meaningful demographic diversity: a substantial share of students are White, with significant populations of Hispanic and Black students, and smaller groups representing Asian, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian backgrounds.
State assessment results from the most recent year show proficiency rates that are below the midpoint among districts in Will County. In third-grade math, about a third to half of tested students met proficiency. Fourth and fifth grades show lower proficiency, with fourth-grade math at around a third of students meeting proficiency and fifth-grade math and science roughly in the same range. In English language arts, third grade performed near the level of math, fourth grade was somewhat stronger, and fifth grade showed the best performance of the elementary grades, with about half of students meeting proficiency. The overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places the school below the county median. State testing data was not available for kindergarten, first, or second grade, which is typical since those grades are not assessed.
The school's assessment results warrant attention if academic performance is a priority for your family. While the participation rate is strong and nearly universal across all tested grades, the proficiency numbers suggest that a meaningful share of students fall below state standards in core subjects. A parent may want to discuss with the school what supports are in place for students working toward proficiency and what strategies the school is using to close these gaps.
Plainfield itself is among the fastest-growing communities in Illinois, with rapid residential expansion through new subdivisions and a historic downtown core along Lockport Street. Housing values have risen modestly in recent years, and the rental market is active. The area is car-dependent outside of downtown, though downtown Plainfield itself has been rebuilt as a pedestrian-friendly district. The community benefits from the Plainfield Park District, the ninth-largest in Illinois, and a public library system, though transit options are limited to local bus service.
The broader Plainfield SD 202 context includes two significant developments parents should know. The district faces a substantial loss in state funding following a recent reclassification in Illinois's funding formula, which the district has publicly stated may lead to staffing and program reductions beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Additionally, high school attendance boundaries have been redrawn as of the 2026-27 school year to address overcrowding at Plainfield North, which may affect which high school a student attends. On a positive note, the district recently redesigned its kindergarten program to include full-time paraprofessionals in every classroom and implemented a staggered start week, and all 29 district schools earned a "commendable" state designation, removing the district from the state's targeted-support list.
Meadow View is a neighborhood elementary school serving its residential feeder area. It offers a straightforward K-5 curriculum without specialized programs or magnet themes noted in available information. The school's character and approach are best understood through direct conversation with school leadership about academic support systems, class composition, and how the school addresses the proficiency gaps evident in state data.
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