How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District | Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Merrick, New York | Plainview, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 5,243 | 5,245 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District | Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,191 | $31,332 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| State Revenue | 25.0% | 18.5% |
| Local Revenue | 71.6% | 75.5% |
Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District
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Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District | Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.8% | 50.2% |
| African American | 3.3% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% | 7.3% |
| Asian | 9.8% | 39.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.3% | 13.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District | Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 87 | 28 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 187.4:1 | 627.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.0% | 8.4% |
School Types
Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.