North Merrick Union Free School District

1057 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566-1047
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

North Merrick Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,200 students in North Merrick Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in North Merrick Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
1,200 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

North Merrick Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#106 out of 788 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of North Merrick Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Merrick Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Merrick Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
108 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
201 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
29%
# Black Students
39 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
821 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
68%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
148
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
185
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,653 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of North Merrick Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of North Merrick Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,502
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in North Merrick Union Free   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$28,653
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in North Merrick Union Free   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best North Merrick Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camp Avenue School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1712 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Old Mill Road School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1775 Old Mill Rd
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-0945
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Harold D Fayette School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1057 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 489-3090
Grades: K-6
| 279 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Merrick Union Free School District?
North Merrick Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,200 students.
What is the rank of North Merrick Union Free School District?
North Merrick Union Free School District is ranked #98 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Merrick Union Free School District?
68% of North Merrick Union Free School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Merrick Union Free School District?
North Merrick Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is North Merrick Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,653 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-06
  • Enrollment: 1,200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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