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East Meadow Union Free School District

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

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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,743 students in East Meadow Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in East Meadow Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
7,743 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
708 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Meadow Union Free School District, which is ranked #74 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#63 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
84%
52%
68%
49%
95%
78%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
30%
10%
% Hispanic
25%
30%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
38%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,052 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,829 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$210 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$223 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,052
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,829
$32,183

Best East Meadow Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Meadow High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,517 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Mcvey Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2201 Devon St
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
Gr: K-5 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
W Tresper Clarke High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7451
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Barnum Woods School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 May Ln
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
Gr: K-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
241 Old Westbury Rd
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 520-4400
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
690 Wenwood Dr
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
Gr: 6-8 | 1,139 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Bowling Green School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2340 Stewart Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7480
Gr: K-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Parkway School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
465 Bellmore Rd
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 679-3500
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

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 7,743 students.
What is the rank of East Meadow Union Free School District?
East Meadow Union Free School District is ranked #74 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), 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?
38% of East Meadow Union Free School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% 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 equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is East Meadow Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,829 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 7,743 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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