Serving 814 students in grades 7-8, Merrick Avenue Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merrick Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Merrick Avenue Middle School's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merrick Avenue Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrick Avenue Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrick Avenue Middle School's ranking?
Merrick Avenue Middle School is ranked #835 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Merrick Avenue Middle School often compared to?
Merrick Avenue Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Avenue Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Merrick Avenue Middle School?
814 students attend Merrick Avenue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Merrick Avenue Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrick Avenue Middle School?
Merrick Avenue Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Merrick Avenue Middle School offer ?
Merrick Avenue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrick Avenue Middle School part of?
Merrick Avenue Middle School is part of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.
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