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McVey Elementary School

Summary:

McVey Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Meadow, New York, serving 817 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the East Meadow Union Free School District.

McVey Elementary School is an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in New York with a statewide ranking between 29 and 143 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is outstanding, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. This strong academic achievement extends across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite its high performance, McVey Elementary School's spending per student is lower than some nearby schools, ranging from $13,454 to $19,652 over the past few years, suggesting efficient resource allocation. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 13.2, which may contribute to its strong academic results.

While Barnum Woods School and Meadowbrook Elementary School also demonstrate high academic performance and rankings within the East Meadow Union Free School District, McVey Elementary School stands out as an exemplary institution that consistently delivers exceptional results, with a diverse student population, efficient resource management, and a track record of excellence that has earned it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2201 Devon St
       East Meadow, NY  11554-2500

(516) 228-5300

District: East Meadow Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,454 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  817

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
36.2%
White:
34.0%
Hispanic:
23.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.5% Help


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Compare Details McVey Elementary School ranks better than 95% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the East Meadow Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at McVey Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (36.2%), White (34%), Hispanic (23.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the East Meadow Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McVey Elementary School is 11.4. 3 elementary schools in the East Meadow Union Free School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McVey Elementary School is $13,454. 3 elementary schools in the East Meadow Union Free School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McVey Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McVey Elementary School 121st of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See McVey Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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East Meadow Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Meadow Union Free School District 86th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McVey Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McVey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.40 345th 2206 84.4%
2007 84.28 161st 2219 92.7%
2008 83.83 150th 2227 93.3%
2009 81.44 204th 2257 91.0%
2010 87.64 108th 2263 95.2%
2011 89.14 118th 2286 94.8%
2012 91.88 43rd 2320 98.1%
2013 93.31 78th 2325 96.6%
2014 94.41 57th 2345 97.6%
2015 94.30 45th 2352 98.1%
2016 95.53 29th 2366 98.8%
2017 95.45 34th 2386 98.6%
2018 94.59 52nd 2395 97.8%
2019 97.60 39th 2413 98.4%
2021 89.16 143rd 2201 93.5%
2022 95.95 45th 2434 98.2%
2023 94.17 121st 2439 95.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McVey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.17 18th 938 98.1%
2021 82.76 42nd 454 90.7%
2022 89.96 58th 1027 94.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McVey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.08 121st 1044 88.4%
2022 86.11 142nd 2031 93.0%
2023 45.36 901st 2016 55.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McVey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.92 42nd 2045 97.9%
2019 98.40 40th 2032 98.0%
2021 87.86 105th 1678 93.7%
2022 96.56 41st 2099 98.0%
2023 95.69 71st 2041 96.5%
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Rank History for Female students at McVey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.51 72nd 2338 96.9%
2019 96.45 45th 2357 98.1%
2021 87.33 132nd 1955 93.2%
2022 95.37 48th 2401 98.0%
2023 93.31 119th 2403 95.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McVey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.02 35th 2340 98.5%
2019 97.47 33rd 2358 98.6%
2021 88.30 123rd 1961 93.7%
2022 94.88 54th 2400 97.8%
2023 92.54 130th 2400 94.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at McVey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.40 141st 601 76.5%
2019 80.43 74th 548 86.5%
2021 73.46 103rd 430 76.0%
2022 84.31 59th 671 91.2%
2023 78.88 97th 605 84.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McVey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.75 35th 1392 97.5%
2021 96.44 11th 818 98.7%
2022 96.36 35th 1503 97.7%
2023 90.76 86th 1429 94.0%
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Rank History for White students at McVey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.57 24th 1408 98.3%
2019 94.89 16th 1338 98.8%
2021 86.78 67th 1224 94.5%
2022 90.06 48th 1399 96.6%
2023 90.13 82nd 1337 93.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for McVey Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 798 3 30 31 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1990 764 3 37 36 1 n/a n/a 0 841
1991 636 3 35 33 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1992 632 3 37 40 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1993 649 2 39 30 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1994 650 2 44 33 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1995 681 4 56 48 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1996 681 4 56 48 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1997 707 6 60 57 0 n/a n/a 0 830
1998 685 12 71 68 0 n/a n/a 0 836
1999 704 10 77 57 1 n/a n/a 0 849
2000 717 12 63 60 2 n/a n/a 0 854
2001 678 15 93 71 0 n/a n/a 0 857
2002 669 11 107 65 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2003 669 11 107 65 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2004 630 10 117 75 0 n/a n/a 0 832
2005 548 9 140 60 0 n/a n/a 0 757
2006 350 11 95 74 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2007 510 9 142 75 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2008 480 12 127 105 1 n/a n/a 1 726
2009 433 14 116 116 1 n/a n/a 0 680
2010 401 11 117 125 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2011 392 13 121 133 0 0 0 0 659
2012 374 19 117 135 0 1 4 0 650
2013 368 12 112 136 0 1 4 0 633
2014 372 15 117 144 0 0 5 0 653
2015 373 18 108 151 0 0 5 0 655
2016 393 22 109 152 0 0 4 0 680
2017 387 22 125 160 0 1 6 0 701
2018 379 21 146 154 0 2 8 0 710
2019 333 32 170 148 0 2 5 0 690
2020 349 27 205 162 0 4 5 0 752
2021 332 24 227 167 0 3 3 0 756
2022 298 24 258 188 0 4 7 0 779
2023 278 28 296 194 2 3 16 0 817

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McVey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 862 51.9 16.6 n/a
1990 841 46.9 17.9 n/a
1991 707 42.9 16.4 n/a
1992 713 40.8 17.4 n/a
1993 720 41.1 17.5 n/a
1994 729 40.7 17.9 4.8
1995 789 42.7 18.5 4.1
1996 789 42.7 18.5 4.1
1997 830 46.1 18.0 4.7
1998 836 47.2 17.7 3.6
1999 849 48.2 17.6 4.7
2000 854 50.3 17.0 8.7
2001 857 56.0 15.3 7.4
2002 852 46.5 18.3 6.6
2003 852 46.5 18.3 6.6
2004 832 n/a n/a n/a
2005 757 47.5 15.9 9.8
2006 530 45.0 11.8 14.5
2007 736 42.5 17.3 10.1
2008 726 42.5 17.1 10.8
2009 680 44.5 15.3 13.5
2010 654 43.0 15.2 12.7
2011 659 49.7 13.2 11.5
2012 650 40.0 16.2 10.5
2013 633 39.0 16.2 17.4
2014 653 41.0 15.9 18.4
2015 655 42.0 15.5 22.3
2016 680 47.0 14.4 26
2017 701 46.0 15.2 26.5
2018 710 50.0 14.2 26.6
2019 690 49.0 14.0 25.8
2020 752 61.0 12.3 26.2
2021 756 57.0 13.2 27.4
2022 779 58.7 13.2 27
2023 817 71.3 11.4 33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McVey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 862 51.9 16.6 n/a
1990 841 46.9 17.9 n/a
1991 707 42.9 16.4 n/a
1992 713 40.8 17.4 n/a
1993 720 41.1 17.5 n/a
1994 729 40.7 17.9 4.8
1995 789 42.7 18.5 4.1
1996 789 42.7 18.5 4.1
1997 830 46.1 18.0 4.7
1998 836 47.2 17.7 3.6
1999 849 48.2 17.6 4.7
2000 854 50.3 17.0 8.7
2001 857 56.0 15.3 7.4
2002 852 46.5 18.3 6.6
2003 852 46.5 18.3 6.6
2004 832 n/a n/a n/a
2005 757 47.5 15.9 9.8
2006 530 45.0 11.8 14.5
2007 736 42.5 17.3 10.1
2008 726 42.5 17.1 10.8
2009 680 44.5 15.3 13.5
2010 654 43.0 15.2 12.7
2011 659 49.7 13.2 11.5
2012 650 40.0 16.2 10.5
2013 633 39.0 16.2 17.4
2014 653 41.0 15.9 18.4
2015 655 42.0 15.5 22.3
2016 680 47.0 14.4 26
2017 701 46.0 15.2 26.5
2018 710 50.0 14.2 26.6
2019 690 49.0 14.0 25.8
2020 752 61.0 12.3 26.2
2021 756 57.0 13.2 27.4
2022 779 58.7 13.2 27
2023 817 71.3 11.4 33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

McVey Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%
201499.5%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201599.2%0.5%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201699.1%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.1%99.6%99.6%
201799.6%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%99.9%99.6%
201899.6%0.3%0.1%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201999.3%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.4%
202099.5%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%99.9%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McVey Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $391 (1.8%) $20,789 (98.2%) $21,180
2020 $334 (1.8%) $18,506 (98.2%) $18,839
2021 $389 (2.0%) $18,795 (98.0%) $19,184
2022 $697 (3.5%) $18,955 (96.5%) $19,652
2023 $1,033 (7.7%) $12,421 (92.3%) $13,454

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McVey Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 121st of 2439 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McVey Elementary School)9073.9
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Meadow Union Free School District)8577.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (McVey Elementary School)9487.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (East Meadow Union Free School District)9387.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McVey Elementary School)8676.4
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Meadow Union Free School District)7469.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (McVey Elementary School)9992.5
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (East Meadow Union Free School District)9285.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McVey Elementary School)7978.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Meadow Union Free School District)6965.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (McVey Elementary School)9495.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (East Meadow Union Free School District)8879
 9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students690817
 18.4%
African American3228
 12.5%
American Indian02
Asian170296
 74.1%
Hispanic148194
 31.1%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White333278
 16.5%
Two or More Races516
 220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.8%33.5%
 7.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about McVey Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 817 students attended McVey Elementary School.

Students at McVey Elementary School are 36% Asian, 34% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Yes! McVey Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 121st of 2439 New York elementary schools.


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