CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us

663 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clarke Middle School, located at 740 Edgewood Drive in Westbury, New York, is a key academic institution within the East Meadow Union Free School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to providing a supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The school focuses on a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

As part of the East Meadow district, Clarke Middle School emphasizes the importance of community, academic excellence, and student involvement. By leveraging a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs, the school encourages students to explore their interests while meeting state educational standards. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic resources through the official district website at http://www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us.

663

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	191
Black	22
Asian	200
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
241 (36.3%)
Asian
200 (30.2%)
Hispanic
191 (28.8%)
Black
22 (3.3%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)876-7401
Website:	http://www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 220

Grade 7 230

Grade 8 199

Ungraded 14