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Meadow Hill School
Elementary School · NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
124 MEADOW HILL RD, Newburgh, NY 12550
Enrollment
981
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
981
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,443 of 4,742
In Newburgh
#3 of 9
public schools
In district
#5 of 12
NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Meadow Hill School
Elementary School in Newburgh · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Meadow Hill School
Meadow Hill School is a public elementary school in Newburgh, NY, part of NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Meadow Hill School serves approximately 981 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Meadow Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,443 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Meadow Hill School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at Meadow Hill School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Meadow Hill School — Students at Meadow Hill School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Meadow Hill School Compares
See how Meadow Hill School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
124 MEADOW HILL RD, Newburgh, NY 12550
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Meadow Hill School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TEMPLE HILL SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby New Windsor), which scores notably higher. Another option is NEW WINDSOR SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby New Windsor), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FOSTERTOWN SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Newburgh, see our Newburgh schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GARDNERTOWN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Newburgh | 1.3 mi | 3.6 |
| EAST COLDENHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Newburgh | 2.0 mi | 4.1 |
| LITTLE BRITAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Windsor | 3.1 mi | 4.0 |
| FOSTERTOWN SCHOOL Newburgh | 2.8 mi | 7.3 |
| TEMPLE HILL SCHOOL New Windsor | 3.4 mi | 8.1 |
| LEPTONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wallkill | 4.0 mi | 6.1 |
| NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY Newburgh | 3.1 mi | 7.3 |
| HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL New Windsor | 3.7 mi | 5.5 |
| GIDNEY AVENUE MEMORIAL SCHOOL Newburgh | 3.2 mi | 2.9 |
| BALMVILLE SCHOOL Newburgh | 3.6 mi | 3.2 |
| VAILS GATE STEAM ACADEMY New Windsor | 4.7 mi | 5.4 |
| SAN MIGUEL ACADEMY OF NEWBURGH Newburgh | 4.0 mi | 6.4 |
| SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL Newburgh | 4.2 mi | 4.7 |
| KAPLAN CAREER ACADEMY New Windsor | 5.0 mi | 3.7 |
| BIRCH SCHOOL Rock Tavern | 4.6 mi | 5.7 |
| BLOOMING GROVE ACADEMY LLC New Windsor | 4.9 mi | — |
| HORIZON-ON-THE-HUDSON SCHOOL Newburgh | 4.1 mi | 3.4 |
| NORA CRONIN PRESENTATION ACADEMY Newburgh | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
| NEW WINDSOR SCHOOL New Windsor | 4.6 mi | 7.6 |
| CORNWALL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL New Windsor | 5.7 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12550 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,019
Median Home Value
$297,400
Median Rent
$1,466/mo
Population
54,996
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
55.8%
Avg Commute
30.3 min
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Median Age
37.7
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| FRENCH ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 6.2 |
| HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 6.2 |
| JEFFERSON AVENUE SCHOOL Fairport, NY | 6.2 |
| PS 14 SENATOR JOHN CALANDRA Bronx, NY | 6.2 |
| PS 71 ROSE E SCALA Bronx, NY | 6.2 |
| BET YAAKOV ATERET TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Meadow Hill School
What grades does Meadow Hill School serve?
Meadow Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Meadow Hill School?
Meadow Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 981 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Hill School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadow Hill School rank in NY?
Meadow Hill School ranks #2,443 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Meadow Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadow Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Meadow Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow Hill School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meadow Hill School a charter school?
No, Meadow Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadow Hill School a Title I school?
No, Meadow Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadow Hill School?
58.6% of students at Meadow Hill 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 981
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 58.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (845) 568-6600
Resources & Links
District
NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 11,227
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,963
- District Rank
- #5 of 12
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