Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, serving 5,350 students. Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
- Public schools in Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the New York public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
- The top ranked public schools in Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District are John F Kennedy High School, Wellington C Mepham High School and Sanford H Calhoun High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is more than the New York public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District |
| School District Website | http://www.bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us |
| School District Phone Number | (516) 992-1001 |
| School District Grades Offered | 07 - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 4,796 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,350 Students | 2,697,340 Students |
| # of Teachers | 384 Teachers | 204,832 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #49 out of 787 school districts (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 52% |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 20 Students | 18,915 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 310 Students | 250,784 Students |
| % Asian Students | 6% | 9% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 521 Students | 726,968 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 10% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 120 Students | 462,099 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 4,323 Students | 1,167,330 Students |
| % White Students | 81% | 43% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 11 Students | 6,859 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 45 Students | 64,385 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 51,929 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 192,603 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 196,765 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 197,986 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 200,330 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 201,696 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 202,891 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 199,155 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 878 | 197,065 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 849 | 198,053 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 904 | 218,199 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 874 | 211,573 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 864 | 194,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 957 | 193,423 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 24 | 41,125 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $27,173 in this school district is less than the state median of $36,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $33,288 is less than the state median of $35,944. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NY) |
| Total Revenue | $145 MM | $34 MM |
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| Spending | $178 MM | $33 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $27,173 | $36,800 |
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| Revenue / Student | $33,288 | $35,944 |
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Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- John F Kennedy High School Magnet School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%Rank:10/Top 1%3000 Bellmore Ave10
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1400
Grades: 9-12 | 1,095 student
- Wellington C Mepham High School Magnet School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%Rank:10/Top 5%2401 Camp Ave10
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1500
Grades: 9-12 | 1,248 student
- Sanford H Calhoun High School Math: 98% | Reading: 98%Rank:10/Top 5%1786 State St10
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1300
Grades: 9-12 | 1,274 student
- Grand Avenue Middle School Math: 77% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30%2301 Grand Ave10
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1100
Grades: 7-8 | 924 students
- Merrick Avenue Middle School Magnet School
Math: 73% | Reading: 62%Rank:7/Top 50%1870 Merrick Ave10
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Grades: 7-8 | 809 students
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