Meadowood Program
Tel:
(302)454-3400
- Meadowood Program serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Delaware state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Meadowood Program's student population of 161 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 161 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Meadowood Program's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 6:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Meadowood Program is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 17% |
| Black | 29% | 30% |
| White | 45% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Red Clay Consolidated School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Meadowood Program is Dickinson (john) High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Shue-medill Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Forest Oak Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Forest Oak Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 603 students
0.1 miles
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302)454-3420 0.1 K-5 603 - Wilmington Heritage Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 580 students
1.2 miles
2815 Highlands Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302)454-3424 1.2 K-5 580 - Newark Shue-medill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 905 students
1.3 miles
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302)454-2171 1.3 6-8 905 - Wilmington Skyline Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 734 students
1.4 miles
2900 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302)454-3410 1.4 6-8 734 - Newark Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 403 students
1.5 miles
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302)454-2180 1.5 K-5 403
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