Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

Summary:

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is a high-performing school district in New York, serving 5 schools across 3 high schools and 2 middle schools. The district is ranked 114 out of 865 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Wellington C Mepham High School is the highest-ranked high school in the district, ranking 115 out of 1,242 high schools in New York. It boasts consistently high test scores, a low dropout rate, and a high graduation rate. Sanford H Calhoun High School is the second-highest ranked high school, with strong test scores and low dropout rates. At the middle school level, Grand Avenue Middle School stands out with impressive proficiency rates, particularly in math.

Overall, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is a high-performing district, with all of its schools ranking in the top half of their respective categories in New York. The district's focus on academic excellence is evident in the data, with consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong test scores across the board. However, the district may want to investigate the high chronic absenteeism rates observed across all schools as a potential area for improvement.

District Detail

1260 Meadowbrook Rd
North Merrick, NY 11566-9998

(516) 992-1001

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 865 New York districts

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Grades served: 7-12
Students: 5,200

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		NY State Assessments Math (2024)		NY State Assessments Science (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sanford H Calhoun High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1786 State St	Merrick	11566	Nassau County	Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District	No	Yes	No	No	(516) 992-1300	1,168	123	9.5	14.6%	863 (73.9%)	43 (3.7%)	158 (13.5%)	89 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	10 (0.9%)	79.1	146^th of 1242 public high schools	88.2%		77.8	164^th of 1228 public high schools	86.6%	18	77.8	78.3	89.5	94.6	84.4	90.1	92.6	85.2	78.4	92.4	85.8						99.3	99.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.7	99.7	99.8	$25,687	$290	$25,396
Grand Avenue Middle School	Public	7-8	2301 Grand Ave	Bellmore	11710	Nassau County	Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District	No	No	No	Yes	(516) 992-1100	915	74	12.3	10.6%	614 (67.1%)	23 (2.5%)	161 (17.6%)	98 (10.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.7%)	77.8	260^th of 1504 public middle schools	82.7%		81.6	221^st of 1500 public middle schools	85.3%	39						98.6					100.0	55.2	68.3	78.4	66.7	57.9	99.6	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.9	100.0	$19,119	$262	$18,857
John F Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	3000 Bellmore Ave	Bellmore	11710	Nassau County	Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District	No	No	No	No	(516) 992-1400	1,043	93	11.1	13.0%	839 (80.4%)	33 (3.2%)	85 (8.1%)	71 (6.8%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.8%)	78.2	165^th of 1242 public high schools	86.7%		80.6	108^th of 1228 public high schools	91.2%	57	66.7	81.9	96.7	96.7	70.9	74.4	95.1	87.5	86.1	93.0	81.4						99.3	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.9	99.9	$21,709	$270	$21,439
Wellington C Mepham High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2401 Camp Ave	Bellmore	11710	Nassau County	Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(516) 992-1500	1,260	106	11.8	18.1%	873 (69.3%)	43 (3.4%)	177 (14.0%)	125 (9.9%)	9 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.5%)	80.5	115^th of 1242 public high schools	90.7%		78.7	141^st of 1228 public high schools	88.5%	26	63.6	80.8	95.6	99.4	80.2	84.5	95.2	82.0	77.5	93.4	92.2						99.4	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.9	$20,440	$257	$20,183
Merrick Avenue Middle School	Public, Magnet	7-9	1870 Merrick Ave	Merrick	11566	Nassau County	Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District	No	Yes	No	No	(516) 992-1200	814	74	10.9	8.4%	604 (74.2%)	19 (2.3%)	118 (14.5%)	57 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	12 (1.5%)	76.8	273^rd of 1504 public middle schools	81.8%		87.9	152^nd of 1500 public middle schools	89.9%	121						99.6					100.0	61.6	64.2	84.5	37.2	33.3	96.1	98.9	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.6	98.9	99.5	$22,250	$277	$21,973

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
North Merrick Union Free School District	0.4 mi	3	205^th
Merrick Union Free School District	0.77 mi	3	91^st
Roosevelt Union Free School District	0.83 mi	5	769^th
North Bellmore Union Free School District	0.94 mi	5	239^th
Freeport Union Free School District	1.01 mi	8	472^nd

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

District Detail

Wellington C Mepham High School

Sanford H Calhoun High School

John F Kennedy High School

Grand Avenue Middle School

Merrick Avenue Middle School

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