Park Avenue School

1599 Park Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Park Avenue School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Park Avenue School's student population of 300 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Park Avenue School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Avenue 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1071 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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65-69%
55%
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75-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
12%
29%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
74%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park Avenue School's ranking?
Park Avenue School is ranked #1071 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Park Avenue School often compared to?
Park Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Avenue Elementary School, Saw Mill Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue School?
300 students attend Park Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Park Avenue School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue School?
Park Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park Avenue School offer ?
Park Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Avenue School part of?
Park Avenue School is part of North Bellmore Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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