Meadowood Program

55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Meadowood Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in DE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meadowood Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Meadowood Program's student population of 124 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
124 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Meadowood Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowood Program is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#150 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meadowood Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meadowood Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
25%
19%
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Black
32%
30%
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White
38%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Meadowood Program and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
80%
This chart display graduation rate of Meadowood Program and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meadowood Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meadowood Program's ranking?
Meadowood Program is ranked #150 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Meadowood Program often compared to?
Meadowood Programis often viewed alongside schools like Leach (John G.) School, Brennen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meadowood Program?
The graduation rate of Meadowood Program is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Meadowood Program?
124 students attend Meadowood Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Meadowood Program students are White, 32% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowood Program?
Meadowood Program has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meadowood Program offer ?
Meadowood Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Meadowood Program part of?
Meadowood Program is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break: Schools and Offices Closed
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break: Schools and Offices Closed
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break: Schools Closed, Offices Open
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Teacher In-service, Schools Closed.
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
May 03, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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