Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Norman J Levy Lakeside School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norman J Levy Lakeside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Norman J Levy Lakeside School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Norman J Levy Lakeside School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norman J Levy Lakeside School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#576 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #576 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Norman J Levy Lakeside School often compared to?
Norman J Levy Lakeside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birch School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
644 students attend Norman J Levy Lakeside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Norman J Levy Lakeside School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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 Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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