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#3583 of 4,742 schools in NY
Meadow Drive School
Elementary School · Mineola Union Free School District · Albertson, NY
A Mineola Union Free School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25 MEADOW DR, Albertson, NY 11507
- Math 92% proficient (2011)
- Reading 82% proficient (2011)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadow Drive School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2009, to 87% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meadow Drive School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$162,991
Median home value
$799,800
Median rent
$2,528/mo
College educated
66.3%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11507; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searingtown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| St Aidan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–1 | 0.9 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Schechter School of Long IslandPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Center Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 495 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mineola Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $33,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadow Drive School is listed in MINEOLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadow Drive School
Meadow Drive School is a public elementary school in Albertson, NY, part of Mineola Union Free School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,583 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
What's said publicly about Meadow Drive School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadow Drive School
What grades does Meadow Drive School serve?
Meadow Drive School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Meadow Drive School?
Meadow Drive School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Drive School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Drive School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadow Drive School rank in NY?
Meadow Drive School ranks #3,583 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Meadow Drive School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadow Drive School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Meadow Drive School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow Drive School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Meadow Drive School a charter school?
No, Meadow Drive School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadow Drive School a Title I school?
No, Meadow Drive School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadow Drive School?
21.2% of students at Meadow Drive School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (516) 237-2400
- Area population (ZIP 11507)
- 6,581
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 11507; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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