Summary:
The 11554 zip code area is home to 6 schools in the East Meadow Union Free School District, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. This district is highly ranked, coming in at 97 out of 865 school districts in New York and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional performance. East Meadow High School is ranked 81 out of 1,242 high schools in the state and has a 5-star rating, with consistently high test scores and an above-average 4-year graduation rate. At the elementary level, McVey Elementary School and Barnum Woods School also earn 5-star ratings and demonstrate exceptional performance on state assessments, with over 80% proficiency in ELA and Math.
The schools in this district generally outperform state averages on Regents exams and state assessments, with many schools having over 90% proficiency in certain subjects. However, the free/reduced lunch rates vary across the schools, ranging from 19.58% to 33.54%, which may indicate differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the high school and elementary/middle schools suggests the district may be allocating more resources to the high school level, an area that could benefit from further exploration.
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