Grand Avenue Middle School vs. Merrick Avenue Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 870 students in grades 7-8, Grand Avenue Middle School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 789 students in grades 7-8, Merrick Avenue Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
870 students
789 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1321 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
456
391
Grade 8 Students
412
393
Ungraded Students
2
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
15%
13%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
71%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
