IS 285 MEYER LEVIN
IS 285 MEYER LEVIN is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 663 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 42 teachers, IS 285 MEYER LEVIN has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
**IS 285 MEYER LEVIN**, located at 5909 Beverly Road in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment while fostering a supportive community. It draws its student body primarily from the local neighborhood, aiming to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
Beyond the traditional classroom, Meyer Levin often incorporates extracurricular activities and support services designed to address the social and emotional development of its students. The school actively works to engage families and the community to enhance the overall educational experience. Like many middle schools in the district, IS 285 emphasizes the importance of attendance, academic progress, and student conduct, striving to help its diverse student population achieve their personal best and meet New York State educational standards.
For more information, contact IS 285 MEYER LEVIN at (718) 451-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5499
(718) 451-2200
IS 285 MEYER LEVIN is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 663 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
- Total Students:
- 663
- Teachers:
- 42.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 663 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IS 285 MEYER LEVIN is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- White
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 54.6%
- Male
- 45.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.