Merrick Avenue Middle School vs. Grand Avenue Middle School
Should you attend Merrick Avenue Middle School or Grand Avenue Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Merrick Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Grand Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 915 students in grades 7-8, Grand Avenue Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
814 students
915 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#979 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
413
446
Grade 8 Students
395
464
Ungraded Students
6
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
15%
18%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
74%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
