Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

Summary:

Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School is an elementary school in Springfield Gardens, New York, serving 582 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District, which is ranked 441 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating.

Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School has a mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments both above and below the state average. However, the school stands out for its strong performance in serving specific student subgroups, particularly African American, special education, low-income, and homeless students, consistently ranking among the top schools in New York for these populations. This suggests the school has effective strategies and resources in place to support the needs of these historically underserved students. In contrast, the school's overall academic performance indicates a need to examine its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to ensure more consistent and improved outcomes for all students.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as PS 156 Laurelton, PS 15 Jackie Robinson, and PS 251, Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School demonstrates a range of performance levels, with some nearby schools outperforming it and others performing at a similar or lower level. This diverse educational landscape in the local community suggests that factors beyond just resource allocation, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and community engagement, may play a crucial role in driving academic success.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 136-25 218th St
       Springfield Gardens, NY  11413-2226


(718) 479-3753

District: Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1097th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,771 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.6%
Hispanic:
7.9%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.5% Help


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Compare Details Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School ranks better than 55.1% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.6%), Hispanic (7.9%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School is $20,771.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School 1097th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School 441st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.36 1736th 2206 21.3%
2007 27.59 1755th 2219 20.9%
2008 47.90 1408th 2227 36.8%
2009 75.39 485th 2257 78.5%
2010 56.82 1120th 2263 50.5%
2011 37.64 1571st 2286 31.3%
2012 60.98 998th 2320 57.0%
2013 44.75 1265th 2325 45.6%
2014 33.96 1619th 2345 31.0%
2015 28.07 1750th 2352 25.6%
2016 41.77 1402nd 2366 40.7%
2017 40.03 1443rd 2386 39.5%
2018 44.58 1350th 2395 43.6%
2019 52.33 1103rd 2413 54.3%
2021 25.84 1719th 2201 21.9%
2022 54.00 1074th 2434 55.9%
2023 51.25 1123rd 2439 54.0%
2024 52.46 1097th 2445 55.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.93 628th 1941 67.6%
2019 60.11 454th 1859 75.6%
2021 28.66 803rd 1044 23.1%
2022 60.67 518th 2031 74.5%
2023 48.81 812th 2016 59.7%
2024 51.91 759th 2110 64.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.49 880th 2045 57.0%
2019 59.21 662nd 2032 67.4%
2021 43.39 946th 1678 43.6%
2022 58.91 711th 2099 66.1%
2023 61.75 617th 2041 69.8%
2024 63.05 589th 2078 71.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.64 119th 622 80.9%
2023 67.10 152nd 637 76.1%
2024 67.56 155th 766 79.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.06 1458th 2338 37.6%
2019 50.87 1129th 2357 52.1%
2021 29.93 1458th 1955 25.4%
2022 57.46 975th 2401 59.4%
2023 50.89 1134th 2403 52.8%
2024 50.26 1135th 2413 53.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.21 1196th 2340 48.9%
2019 52.24 1072nd 2358 54.5%
2021 22.83 1613th 1961 17.7%
2022 49.83 1168th 2400 51.3%
2023 50.53 1136th 2400 52.7%
2024 53.91 1038th 2411 56.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.17 252nd 948 73.4%
2019 73.81 182nd 891 79.6%
2021 50.58 182nd 427 57.4%
2022 73.30 204th 936 78.2%
2023 68.62 207th 857 75.8%
2024 70.82 202nd 927 78.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Open Quote Merrick Academy is a GREAT SCHOOL. They care about the students. They are always there when you need them. I CONSIDER THEM AN "ADDITION" TO MY FAMILY. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1 336 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 1 336 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 1 393 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 1 435 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2006 0 496 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2007 0 490 2 3 0 n/a n/a 1 496
2008 0 475 10 5 0 n/a n/a 5 495
2009 22 445 14 12 4 n/a n/a 1 498
2010 3 469 7 12 1 n/a n/a 2 494
2011 0 470 15 14 1 0 0 0 500
2012 1 430 27 12 0 0 2 0 472
2013 1 436 35 14 1 0 4 0 491
2014 2 442 29 20 2 0 5 0 500
2015 2 439 25 18 1 0 9 0 494
2016 1 473 21 25 4 0 6 0 530
2017 1 500 17 25 4 1 6 0 554
2018 1 498 15 23 7 0 9 0 553
2019 2 480 4 24 5 0 8 0 523
2020 1 474 3 45 7 0 8 0 538
2021 2 504 4 46 11 2 9 0 578
2022 6 447 3 38 10 1 7 0 512
2023 4 511 2 42 9 2 12 0 582
2024 5 516 1 47 10 2 15 0 596

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 349 n/a n/a 70.5
2003 349 n/a n/a 70.5
2004 397 n/a n/a n/a
2005 439 18.0 24.4 70.6
2006 498 21.0 23.7 60.6
2007 496 23.0 21.6 61.6
2008 495 25.7 19.3 60.2
2009 498 27.4 18.2 50.5
2010 494 30.4 16.2 64.8
2011 500 29.0 17.2 59.8
2012 472 32.0 14.7 68
2013 491 38.0 12.9 70.7
2014 500 38.0 13.1 74.8
2015 494 35.0 14.1 43.7
2016 530 n/a n/a 0
2017 554 39.0 14.2 80.7
2018 553 33.0 16.7 63.3
2019 523 26.2 19.9 59.5
2020 538 16.0 33.6 75.1
2021 578 n/a n/a 77.9
2022 512 39.0 13.1 62.9
2023 582 44.0 13.2 76.1
2024 596 37.0 16.1 81.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 349 n/a n/a 70.5
2003 349 n/a n/a 70.5
2004 397 n/a n/a n/a
2005 439 18.0 24.4 70.6
2006 498 21.0 23.7 60.6
2007 496 23.0 21.6 61.6
2008 495 25.7 19.3 60.2
2009 498 27.4 18.2 50.5
2010 494 30.4 16.2 64.8
2011 500 29.0 17.2 59.8
2012 472 32.0 14.7 68
2013 491 38.0 12.9 70.7
2014 500 38.0 13.1 74.8
2015 494 35.0 14.1 43.7
2016 530 n/a n/a 0
2017 554 39.0 14.2 80.7
2018 553 33.0 16.7 63.3
2019 523 26.2 19.9 59.5
2020 538 16.0 33.6 75.1
2021 578 n/a n/a 77.9
2022 512 39.0 13.1 62.9
2023 582 44.0 13.2 76.1
2024 596 37.0 16.1 81.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $499 (2.4%) $20,552 (97.6%) $21,051
2020 $430 (2.5%) $16,514 (97.5%) $16,943
2021 $572 (3.5%) $15,798 (96.5%) $16,370
2022 $2,578 (11.8%) $19,288 (88.2%) $21,866
2023 $2,268 (10.9%) $18,503 (89.1%) $20,771

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1103rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1123rd of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School)6354.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School)5344.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School)5048.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School)5265.6
 13.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School)3439.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School)4339.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students523582
 11.3%
African American480511
 6.5%
American Indian59
 80%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic2442
 75%
Pacific Islander02
White24
 100%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.5%76.1%
 16.7%


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Students at Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School are 87% African American, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 596 students attended Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School.

Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School ranks 1097th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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