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 5%)
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 78% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
7,743 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
708 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
East Meadow Union Free School District, which is ranked #72 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,336 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
30%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,907 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
30%
# Black Students
356 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
2,944 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
38%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
174 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
536
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
574
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
599
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
638
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
606
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
587
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
584
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
602
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
585
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
620
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
582
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
619
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
580
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
31
35,972
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.
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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Meadow High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Carman Ave
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,517 students
Rank: #22.
W Tresper Clarke High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7451
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7451
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: #33.
Mcvey Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 Devon St
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 228-5300
Grades: K-5
| 830 students
Rank: #44.
Barnum Woods School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 May Ln
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
Grades: K-5
| 786 students
Rank: #55.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
241 Old Westbury Rd
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 520-4400
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 520-4400
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
Bowling Green School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2340 Stewart Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7480
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7480
Grades: K-5
| 911 students
Rank: #77.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 Wenwood Dr
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6523
Grades: 6-8
| 1,139 students
Rank: #99.
Parkway School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
465 Bellmore Rd
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 679-3500
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 679-3500
Grades: K-5
| 586 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 7,743 students.
What is the rank of East Meadow Union Free School District?
East Meadow Union Free School District is ranked #72 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 5%), 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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