The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in English language arts. The lowest is 18% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Meadowlark School
Meadowlark School is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Salt Lake District. It is a public school, not a charter or magnet school. The school is located at 497 North Morton Drive, within the city.
The student body is diverse. A large majority of students identify as Hispanic. There are also Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and White students enrolled, along with small numbers of students who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native or as two or more races. A very substantial share of students at Meadowlark qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
On state assessments, which in Utah are called RISE, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects fell in the bottom quartile when compared to other districts in Salt Lake County. In math, a modest share of students scored at the proficient level or above, and in English language arts the share was similar. In science, the share of students reaching proficiency was also below a majority. A parent considering this school may want to look into how the school supports students who are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks and what interventions are in place. State-reported test participation rates, as well as data on students with disabilities and English learners, were not available in the data provided.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism was also not available.
The Salt Lake District, which Meadowlark is part of, has made news for two recent decisions that affect families. In November 2024, voters approved a sizable bond to fund six major construction projects, including full replacements of two high schools, additions at two middle schools, and renovations at two more middle schools. The bond represents a property-tax increase. In March 2025, the Board of Education approved new high school boundaries to better align feeder patterns; this directly determines which high school a student will attend based on their elementary and middle school.
The school is situated within Salt Lake City. The area has seen new housing development in recent years. The city has a range of civic anchors, including parks, libraries, and the Jordan River corridor. Downtown is known for walkability and its TRAX light rail system. Major employers in the area include the University of Utah and the LDS Church. Housing values in the immediate zip code around the school are below the state benchmark, and median rents in that zip are also below the state average, making the area more affordable relative to the broader Salt Lake City housing market. The national 30-year fixed mortgage rate was just above six percent at the time of this data.
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