Best High Schools in Merrick, NY

Merrick, NY has 5 high schools with 5,855 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Merrick score 95% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 86% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merrick greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sanford H Calhoun High School

A+

SchoolGrade

100%

Actual Test Scores

98%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students

2. John F Kennedy High School

A+

SchoolGrade

100%

Actual Test Scores

97%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students

3. Wellington C Mepham High School

A+

SchoolGrade

99%

Actual Test Scores

96%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students

4. Freeport High School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Freeport Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2264 Students

Best Middle Schools in Merrick, NY

Merrick, NY has 3 middle schools with 2,715 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Merrick score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merrick exceed expectations.

1. Grand Avenue Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 915 Students

2. Merrick Avenue Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bellmore-merrick Central High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 814 Students

3. John W Dodd Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Freeport Union Free School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 986 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Merrick, NY

Merrick, NY has 8 elementary schools with 3,621 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Merrick score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merrick exceed expectations.

1. Camp Avenue School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Merrick Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students

2. Norman J Levy Lakeside School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Merrick Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 645 Students

3. Birch School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Merrick Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 582 Students

4. Chatterton School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Merrick Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 436 Students

5. Park Avenue School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Bellmore Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 305 Students

6. Ulysses Byas Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Roosevelt Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students

7. Reinhard Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bellmore Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 533 Students

8. Columbus Avenue School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Freeport Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 195 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Merrick, NY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Merrick, NY has a total population of 22,238 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Merrick, NY

12,191

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

62%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Merrick, NY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

21.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.71 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.74 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrick, NY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merrick, NY.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,879 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Merrick, NY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Merrick, NY

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Bellmore, NY

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  • Projected Test Scores: 78%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 77%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 78%
  • Projected Test Scores: 75%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 78%
  • Projected Test Scores: 77%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 79%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations