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#616 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 13% in state

Meadowbrook Elementary School

Elementary School · EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

241 OLD WESTBURY RD, East Meadow, NY 11554

Enrollment

440

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

8.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#616 of 4,742

In East Meadow

#6 of 6

public schools

In district

#9 of 9

EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Academic performance

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Meadowbrook Elementary School

8.1/10

Elementary School in East Meadow · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.7/10

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About Meadowbrook Elementary School

Meadowbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Meadow, NY, part of EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Meadowbrook Elementary School serves approximately 440 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Meadowbrook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #616 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Meadowbrook Elementary School show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.5 pts below district
  • This school 8.1 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.6
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Meadowbrook Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

33% of students at Meadowbrook Elementary 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+31.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg0 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$29,560
Chronic Absenteeism33.2%

Meadowbrook Elementary School — Students at Meadowbrook Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

28%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 83.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 71.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
99.5%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
85.3%
ELA
60.9%

* 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: 7.9/10.

How Meadowbrook Elementary School Compares

See how Meadowbrook Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.1/10
87th percentile in NY
Academic
8.5/10
Excellent
Growth
7.9/10
Very Good
Environment
7.8/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
28%
Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
51 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
33.2%

Location

241 OLD WESTBURY RD, East Meadow, NY 11554

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Meadowbrook Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MCVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is BOWLING GREEN SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Westbury), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, NORTHSIDE SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Levittown), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in East Meadow, see our East Meadow schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL East Meadow 0.7 mi 9.7
DIVISION AVENUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Levittown 0.9 mi 8.9
NORTHSIDE SCHOOL Levittown 1.0 mi 8.5
DUTCH LANE SCHOOL Hicksville 1.3 mi 6.0
MCVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Meadow 1.1 mi 9.1
WISDOM LANE MIDDLE SCHOOL Levittown 1.2 mi 7.9
SUMMIT LANE SCHOOL Levittown 1.1 mi 7.3
BOWLING GREEN SCHOOL Westbury 1.3 mi 8.8
PARKWAY SCHOOL East Meadow 1.4 mi 8.2
FORK LANE SCHOOL Hicksville 1.4 mi 3.5
THE ELIJA SCHOOL Levittown 1.4 mi 6.7
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Hicksville 1.7 mi 7.7
W TRESPER CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL Westbury 1.6 mi 8.8
CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Westbury 1.6 mi 8.1
OLD COUNTRY ROAD SCHOOL Hicksville 1.9 mi 5.2
CAROUSEL DAY SCHOOL Hicksville 2.0 mi
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL East Meadow 1.9 mi 8.3
ABBEY LANE SCHOOL Levittown 1.7 mi 7.2
LONG ISLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL Westbury 1.7 mi
HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Hicksville 2.2 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11554 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$128,770

Median Home Value

$613,900

Median Rent

$2,539/mo

Population

35,806

College Educated

44.2%

Homeownership

89.7%

Avg Commute

35.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Median Age

43.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Meadowbrook Elementary School

What grades does Meadowbrook Elementary School serve?

Meadowbrook Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School?

Meadowbrook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School 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 Meadowbrook Elementary School rank in NY?

Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks #616 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Meadowbrook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadowbrook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Meadowbrook Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowbrook Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Meadowbrook Elementary School a charter school?

No, Meadowbrook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Meadowbrook Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Meadowbrook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadowbrook Elementary School?

28.0% of students at Meadowbrook Elementary 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
65 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Free/Reduced Lunch
28.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.2%

District

EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
7,900
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,560
District Rank
#9 of 9

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