How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Grand Avenue Middle School | Wellington C Mepham High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bellmore, NY | Bellmore, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,211 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.4% | 16.4% |
| 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 | Wellington C Mepham High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $30,426 | $30,426 |
| 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 | Wellington C Mepham High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | 66.6% |
| African American | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| Asian | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Grand Avenue Middle School | Wellington C Mepham High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 29 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 229:1 | 173:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.9% | 11.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 20 | 27 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.