East Meadow Union Free School District

718 The Plain Rd
Westbury, NY 11590-5956
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

East Meadow Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,404 students in East Meadow Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in East Meadow Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
7,404 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
648 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

East Meadow Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#85 out of 788 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of East Meadow Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Meadow Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
77%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Meadow Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of East Meadow Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,024 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
27%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,718 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
29%
# Black Students
324 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
3,216 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
44%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
544
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
582
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
590
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
541
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
548
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
575
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
549
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
612
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
553
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
566
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
560
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
583
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
550
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
51
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,291 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,149 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$210 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of East Meadow Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$223 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of East Meadow Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,291
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in East Meadow Union Free   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$30,149
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in East Meadow Union Free   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Meadow Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Meadow High School
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
101 Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #22.
W Tresper Clarke High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7451
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
Rank: #33.
Barnum Woods School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 May Ln
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
Grades: K-5
| 774 students
Rank: #44.
Mcvey Elementary School
Math: 95% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2201 Devon St
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
Grades: K-5
| 779 students
Rank: #55.
Parkway School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
465 Bellmore Rd
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 679-3500
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #66.
Bowling Green School
Math: 80% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2340 Stewart Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7480
Grades: K-5
| 890 students
Rank: #77.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
241 Old Westbury Rd
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 520-4400
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
Clarke Middle School
Math: 67% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #99.
Woodland Middle School
Math: 62% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
690 Wenwood Dr
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
Grades: 6-8
| 1,047 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Meadow Union Free School District?
East Meadow Union Free School District manages 9 public schools serving 7,404 students.
What is the rank of East Meadow Union Free School District?
East Meadow Union Free School District is ranked #83 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Meadow Union Free School District?
44% of East Meadow Union Free School District students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Meadow Union Free School District?
East Meadow Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is East Meadow Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,149 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 7,404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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