Meadow Drive School serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadow Drive School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Meadow Drive School's student population of 320 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meadow Drive School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
46%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Meadow Drive School?
320 students attend Meadow Drive School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Meadow Drive School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadow Drive School?
Meadow Drive School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Meadow Drive School offer ?
Meadow Drive School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadow Drive School part of?
Meadow Drive School is part of Mineola Union Free School District.
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