MERRICK ACADEMY-QUEENS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

MERRICK ACADEMY-QUEENS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the MERRICK ACADEMY-QUEENS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY with about 553 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, MERRICK ACADEMY-QUEENS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MERRICK ACADEMY-QUEENS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, located in Springfield Gardens, is a K-5 public charter school committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character development. As a charter school, it operates independently of the traditional district system, allowing it the flexibility to implement specific educational philosophies and extended learning opportunities designed to close achievement gaps and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and high expectations for student achievement, fostering a structured atmosphere that aims to support the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that often integrates social-emotional learning with traditional academics, Merrick Academy seeks to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to be productive members of their community. Its location in Queens serves as a central hub for local families looking for an alternative educational path within the public school system.

For more information, contact MERRICK ACADEMY-QUEENS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL at (718) 479-3753 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.