Norman J Levy Lakeside School
Norman J Levy Lakeside School serves 538 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Norman J Levy Lakeside School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Norman J Levy Lakeside School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Norman J Levy Lakeside School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 538 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Norman J Levy Lakeside School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Norman J Levy Lakeside School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1099 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 27% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 92% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 51% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merrick Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Norman J Levy Lakeside School is Sanford H Calhoun High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Merrick Avenue Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Birch School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merrick Birch School Grades: K-6 | 511 students
0.3 miles
2400 Central Pkwy
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250 0.3 K-6 511 - Merrick Merrick Avenue Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 809 students
0.5 miles
1870 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200 0.5 7-8 809 - Merrick Chatterton School Grades: K-6 | 408 students
1.0 miles
108 N Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270 1.0 K-6 408 - Bellmore Shore Road School Grades: 5-6 | 297 students
1.1 miles
2801 Shore Rd
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2950 1.1 5-6 297 - Bellmore Grand Avenue Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 924 students
1.2 miles
2301 Grand Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1100 1.2 7-8 924
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