Summary:
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School is the sole elementary school located in the Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School district. Serving 582 students from grades K-5, the school's academic performance is below average compared to other New York elementary schools, with mixed results across subject areas and grade levels.
While the school's math proficiency in 4th and 5th grades exceeds the state average, its 3rd grade ELA proficiency lags significantly behind. The school's overall statewide ranking places it between the 45th-46th percentile of New York elementary schools over the past 3 years, suggesting room for improvement in driving student achievement. With over 76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School serves a high-need student population, which may contribute to the school's academic performance.
Despite the school's below-average ranking and mixed test scores, it is investing significant resources into supporting student learning, with high spending per student ($20,771) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio (13.2:1). This suggests the school faces challenges in translating its resource investments into stronger academic outcomes, and there may be opportunities to further enhance instructional practices and support, especially in the early elementary grades.
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