Serving 789 students in grades 7-8, Merrick Avenue Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merrick Avenue Middle School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merrick Avenue Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrick Avenue Middle School is 0.42, 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
#1321 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
75%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
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 #1321 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Merrick Avenue Middle School?
789 students attend Merrick Avenue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Merrick Avenue Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 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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