Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Norman J Levy Lakeside School ranks in the top 50% 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 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norman J Levy Lakeside School's student population of 610 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norman J Levy Lakeside 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 Norman J Levy Lakeside School is 0.27, 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
#1364 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
85%
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%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norman J Levy Lakeside School's ranking?
Norman J Levy Lakeside School is ranked #1364 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
610 students attend Norman J Levy Lakeside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Norman J Levy Lakeside School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
Norman J Levy Lakeside School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norman J Levy Lakeside School offer ?
Norman J Levy Lakeside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norman J Levy Lakeside School part of?
Norman J Levy Lakeside School is part of Merrick Union Free School District.
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