Serving 120 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Meadowood Program's student population of 120 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
100
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Meadowood Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowood Program is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
31%
31%
White
36%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowood Program's ranking?
Meadowood Program is ranked #185 out of 199 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 11-19% 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 88%.
How many students attend Meadowood Program?
120 students attend Meadowood Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Meadowood Program students are White, 31% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadowood Program?
Meadowood Program has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowood Program part of?
Meadowood Program is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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