Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School is the sole elementary school in the Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School district, serving students in grades K-5 in Springfield Gardens, New York. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels performing above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, while others fall below. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 76.12% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in 4th and 5th grade math, it also has areas of concern, such as lower-than-average proficiency rates in 3rd grade ELA and 5th grade science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 1074 out of 2434 New York elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1123 out of 2439 in 2022-2023. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $20,771 for the 2022-2023 school year may suggest that it is allocating significant resources to support its students, but the uneven academic performance suggests that these resources may not be optimized or effectively targeted to address the specific needs of the student population.

Overall, the data suggests that Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School faces challenges in providing consistent, high-quality education across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's leadership and the Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School district may need to focus on identifying and addressing the specific needs of their student population to improve academic outcomes and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.