Merrick Union Free School District

The Merrick Union Free School District in New York operates three highly-ranked elementary schools: Norman J Levy Lakeside School, Birch School, and Chatterton School. These schools demonstrate consistently strong academic performance, with students exceeding state and district averages on standardized assessments, particularly in mathematics.

Norman J Levy Lakeside School stands out as the highest-ranked elementary school in the district, placing 229th out of 2,445 New York elementary schools. This school boasts impressive proficiency rates, with 77.27% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA and 88.41% in Math. Chatterton School also excels, with 79.49% of 3rd graders scoring proficient or better in ELA and 87.18% in Math.

Across the district, the schools demonstrate a strong focus on mathematics instruction, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages. Additionally, the district's overall ranking of 91 out of 865 districts in New York and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger suggest a high-quality educational system. While the relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients indicates a relatively affluent student population, the district's ability to maintain its high standards and serve a diverse community will be an important consideration going forward.