East Meadow Union Free School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on East Meadow Union Free School District

East Meadow Union Free School District serves a substantial enrollment across kindergarten through twelfth grade in Nassau County, spanning multiple communities including East Meadow, Westbury, Garden City, Uniondale, and Levittown. The district operates nine open schools: five elementary buildings, two middle schools, and two high schools.

State assessment results from the most recent year show a mixed academic picture. In mathematics, performance is generally strong in the lower grades, with the majority of students meeting proficiency in grades three through five. Performance declines as students advance, dropping noticeably by seventh grade and continuing to fall through middle school. English language arts follows a similar arc: solid proficiency in third grade, a dip in fourth grade, recovery by fifth grade, then a steep and consistent decline through the middle grades. In seventh and eighth grade ELA, fewer than two-thirds of tested students demonstrate proficiency. Science proficiency data is available only for grades five and eight; fifth graders perform at a moderate level while eighth-grade science proficiency is markedly lower. The district sits in the top quartile among Nassau County's districts on an overall proficiency index, suggesting performance strength relative to peer districts in the county, yet the grade-level trends within East Meadow reveal a persistent challenge: students' academic performance narrows as they move into the upper middle grades.

The student body is diverse. Asian students represent a substantial plurality of enrollment, followed by white and Hispanic students in roughly equal shares, with smaller populations of Black students and other groups. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available, so understanding economic disadvantage within the district is limited by the data provided.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate is above the county midpoint, meaning more students miss school frequently than the typical Nassau County district, though the rate is not in the highest range countywide. Per-pupil spending is in the middle range, lower than the median among Nassau County districts.

A significant recent development is a capital bond approved by voters in early 2026, funding district-wide improvements in school safety, athletics, and the arts. The improvements include security vestibules at every building, synthetic-turf athletic fields and enhanced lighting and seating at East Meadow High School, renovated playgrounds at all five elementary schools, and new sensory play areas at two elementary schools for students with special needs. The bond will increase property taxes at its peak, though the district anticipates that expiring existing debt during the bond repayment period may create years of reduced tax burden. For families considering a move into the district, this is a direct and durable property-tax consideration.

The district's housing market spans a range. The district-weighted median home value is substantial, reflecting Nassau County's overall market. Housing costs have appreciated modestly over the past year, and the rental market is similarly accessible. The county real estate market shows moderate inventory and moderate demand as of recent months. Median listing prices have climbed, and homes are moving relatively quickly.

A parent evaluating East Meadow should understand that the district demonstrates respectable overall academic achievement by county standards, particularly in elementary grades, but faces a documented decline in proficiency in middle grades across both ELA and mathematics. The district's chronic absenteeism sits above average for the county, which may warrant further conversation with the school about what drives the pattern and how the district addresses it. The newly approved capital improvements signal investment in student experience and safety going forward, and the modest per-pupil spending relative to some peer districts suggests operational efficiency, though families may want to discuss with schools directly what academic supports and enrichment are available to strengthen the middle-grade transition where proficiency gaps widen.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,900

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 25%

Black 5%

White 38%

Asian 30%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

82%

—

Gr 3

79%

84%

Gr 4

68%

78%

Gr 5

77%

91%

Gr 6

50%

75%

Gr 7

48%

63%

Gr 8

55%

67%

Math

Gr EOC

96%

—

Gr 3

89%

91%

Gr 4

79%

89%

Gr 5

85%

92%

Gr 6

74%

88%

Gr 7

67%

82%

Gr 8

81%

85%

Science

Gr EOC

83%

—

Gr 5

72%

79%

Gr 8

48%

54%

Social studies

Gr EOC

91%

—

Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BARNUM WOODS SCHOOL

BOWLING GREEN SCHOOL

EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL

MCVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARKWAY SCHOOL

W TRESPER CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL

WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

COUNTY OF NASSAU/CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

90%

Grade 3

86%

Grade 4

90%

Grade 5

84%

Grade 6

78%

Grade 7

84%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

83%

Grade 3

75%

Grade 4

87%

Grade 5

67%

Grade 6

58%

Grade 7

64%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

77%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$802,368

Year-over-year change+5.6%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$664K to $1.3M

vs. state typical1.57x

vs. national typical2.18x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
11554	East Meadow	$801K	+5.8%	73.9%
11590	Westbury	$790K	+4.9%	20.6%
11756	Levittown	$721K	+3.8%	3.4%
11530	Garden City	$1.3M	+9.2%	1.4%
11553	Uniondale	$664K	+6.1%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,352/mo

Range across 5 ZIP codes$2,973 to $4,886/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
11554	East Meadow	$3,350	—	73.9%
11590	Westbury	$3,316	—	20.6%
11756	Levittown	$2,973	—	3.4%
11530	Garden City	$4,886	—	1.4%
11553	Uniondale	$3,443	—	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,049/mo

Home price / national median income9.6x

Annual rent / national median income48.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$696/mo

Market Activity: Nassau County

Median listing price$949,995

Median listing price YoY+5.7%

Median price per sq ft$549

Median price per sq ft YoY+6.0%

Median days on market38.0 days

Median days on market YoY-8.4%

Active listings2,454

Active listings YoY+5.8%

New listings1,564

New listings YoY-1.3%

Pending listings1,616

Pending listings YoY-36.8%

Hotness: median listing price$934,000

Hotness: median listing price YoY+3.9%

Supply score81.9

Supply score YoY+19.1%

Demand score35.3

Demand score YoY+15.1%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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