How do these schools compare?
| Metric | GRAND AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BELLMORE, NY | MERRICK, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 916 | 848 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 11:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | GRAND AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,657 | $31,657 |
| District | BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT | BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | GRAND AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | 74.1% |
| African American | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% | 13.9% |
| Asian | 12.6% | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | GRAND AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 229:1 | 212:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.9% | 10.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 20 | 26 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.