MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us/

814 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Merrick Avenue Middle School, located in Merrick, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. Dedicated to the developmental needs of students in grades 7 and 8, the school fosters a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. The curriculum is comprehensive, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies with a variety of elective offerings that encourage students to explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Merrick Avenue Middle School emphasizes the importance of holistic development by offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is deeply committed to character education and social-emotional learning, aiming to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens within a tight-knit community. By prioritizing both academic excellence and a positive school climate, Merrick Avenue provides a robust foundation for its students to succeed as they advance through their educational journeys.

814

Total Students

74.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	604
Hispanic	118
Black	19
Asian	57
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	4

White
604 (74.2 %)
Hispanic
118 (14.5 %)
Asian
57 (7.0 %)
Black
19 (2.3 %)
Two or More
12 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)992-1200
Website:	http://www.bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 413

Grade 8 395

Ungraded 6