Below Average
#202 of 219 schools in DE
Meadowood Program
School · Red Clay Consolidated School District · Newark, DE
A Red Clay Consolidated School District school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
55A South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE 19711
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Meadowood Program score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,311/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,455
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,516/mo
College educated
52.7%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Calling AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Las Americas Aspira AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,444 | Compare → |
| Towle InstitutePrivate · tuition | 4.4private | 4–12 | 1.8 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Delaware School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 124 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #22 of 26
- District spending per student
- $22,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadowood Program is listed in Red Clay Consolidated School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadowood Program
Meadowood Program is a public school in Newark, DE, part of Red Clay Consolidated School District, serving approximately 120 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadowood Program
What grades does Meadowood Program serve?
Meadowood Program serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Meadowood Program?
Meadowood Program has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowood Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowood Program is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadowood Program rank in DE?
Meadowood Program ranks #202 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Meadowood Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadowood Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Meadowood Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowood Program has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Meadowood Program a charter school?
No, Meadowood Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadowood Program a Title I school?
No, Meadowood Program is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (302) 454-3400
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 19711)
- 49,113
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19711; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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