How do these schools compare?
| Metric | MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | WELLINGTON C MEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MERRICK, NY | BELLMORE, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 848 | 1,211 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.9% | 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 | MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | WELLINGTON C MEPHAM HIGH 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 | MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | WELLINGTON C MEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 66.6% |
| African American | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% | 15.7% |
| Asian | 7.8% | 11.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | WELLINGTON C MEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 29 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 212:1 | 173:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.1% | 11.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 26 | 27 |
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.