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Camp Avenue School

Summary:

Camp Avenue School is an exceptional elementary school located in Merrick, New York, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 481 students. As part of the North Merrick Union Free School District, which is ranked 205 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Camp Avenue School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

The school's academic performance is truly impressive, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85.37% of 4th-grade students at Camp Avenue School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 67.31% in the district and 47.05% statewide. In Math, 86.05% of 4th-grade students at Camp Avenue School were proficient or better, compared to 85.29% in the district and 58.03% statewide. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students.

Interestingly, Old Mill Road School and Harold D Fayette School, which are nearby schools in the same district, also perform well academically, but Camp Avenue School consistently outperforms them on state assessments. Additionally, Camp Avenue School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, around 8-9% in recent years, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of its student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Ulysses Byas Elementary School and Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School, which have much higher percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1712 Merrick Ave
       Merrick, NY  11566-1600

(516) 379-3732

District: North Merrick Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
480th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,028 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Asian:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.5% Help


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Compare Details Camp Avenue School ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the North Merrick Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Camp Avenue School has the largest elementary school student body size in the North Merrick Union Free School District. Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (13.7%), Asian (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Merrick Union Free School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Camp Avenue School is 19, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the North Merrick Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Camp Avenue School is $17,028, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the North Merrick Union Free School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Camp Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Camp Avenue School 480th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Camp Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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North Merrick Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Merrick Union Free School District 205th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Camp Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Camp Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.55 186th 2206 91.6%
2007 80.92 288th 2219 87.0%
2008 83.60 161st 2227 92.8%
2009 81.29 213th 2257 90.6%
2010 81.37 309th 2263 86.3%
2011 90.72 71st 2286 96.9%
2012 88.46 131st 2320 94.4%
2013 84.81 261st 2325 88.8%
2014 78.29 427th 2345 81.8%
2015 77.12 467th 2352 80.1%
2016 79.93 392nd 2366 83.4%
2017 73.61 551st 2386 76.9%
2018 77.79 444th 2395 81.5%
2019 81.60 395th 2413 83.6%
2021 91.01 98th 2201 95.5%
2022 88.35 230th 2434 90.6%
2023 83.69 366th 2439 85.0%
2024 77.89 480th 2445 80.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Camp Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.22 1281st 2110 39.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Camp Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.40 321st 2041 84.3%
2024 92.08 114th 2078 94.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Camp Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.60 613th 2338 73.8%
2019 69.52 661st 2357 72.0%
2021 87.44 129th 1955 93.4%
2022 85.62 282nd 2401 88.3%
2023 77.35 487th 2403 79.7%
2024 77.59 457th 2413 81.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Camp Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.61 318th 2340 86.4%
2019 87.07 242nd 2358 89.7%
2021 89.99 83rd 1961 95.8%
2022 87.49 219th 2400 90.9%
2023 86.98 245th 2400 89.8%
2024 74.87 509th 2411 78.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Camp Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.23 212th 662 68.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Camp Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 78.53 217th 1503 85.6%
2023 91.11 79th 1429 94.5%
2024 68.55 359th 1531 76.6%
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Rank History for White students at Camp Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.67 444th 1408 68.5%
2019 69.16 396th 1338 70.4%
2021 82.88 134th 1224 89.1%
2022 81.42 192nd 1399 86.3%
2023 66.80 440th 1337 67.1%
2024 62.36 495th 1392 64.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Camp Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 440 1 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1990 460 0 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 478 0 22 10 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1992 470 0 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1993 462 0 23 4 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1994 465 0 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1995 512 2 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1996 512 2 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1997 500 3 15 13 1 n/a n/a 0 532
1998 499 3 11 24 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 495 6 15 24 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 483 5 11 25 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2001 471 4 9 25 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 452 7 19 24 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2003 452 7 19 24 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2004 468 4 23 21 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 465 6 26 18 2 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 454 2 24 34 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2007 460 4 25 41 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2008 455 7 33 37 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2009 452 8 35 35 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2010 460 7 31 35 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2011 456 6 32 32 0 0 0 0 526
2012 453 5 33 38 2 0 1 0 532
2013 437 7 28 40 1 0 2 0 515
2014 411 3 22 40 3 0 3 0 482
2015 385 4 21 50 2 0 5 0 467
2016 392 9 21 51 2 0 6 0 481
2017 389 8 19 48 5 2 6 0 477
2018 375 7 23 53 2 2 8 0 470
2019 368 11 31 58 1 2 9 0 480
2020 367 9 36 58 0 2 10 0 482
2021 359 10 35 65 0 3 10 0 482
2022 344 13 37 64 0 3 10 0 471
2023 351 11 43 66 0 1 9 0 481

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 Camp Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 467 28.0 16.6 n/a
1990 486 29.6 16.4 n/a
1991 510 29.2 17.4 n/a
1992 500 29.2 17.1 n/a
1993 489 27.1 18.0 n/a
1994 492 28.2 17.4 0
1995 536 29.0 18.5 0
1996 536 29.0 18.5 0
1997 532 29.0 18.3 0
1998 537 29.0 18.5 0
1999 540 32.9 16.4 0
2000 525 32.2 16.3 2.1
2001 511 34.0 15.0 2.5
2002 502 36.1 13.9 2.2
2003 502 36.1 13.9 2.2
2004 516 n/a n/a n/a
2005 517 36.2 14.3 3.3
2006 514 37.0 13.9 2.7
2007 530 36.8 14.4 3.6
2008 532 38.4 13.9 3.2
2009 530 41.0 12.9 3.4
2010 533 40.0 13.3 4.9
2011 526 38.5 13.6 4.4
2012 532 37.0 14.3 4.1
2013 515 37.0 13.9 3.3
2014 482 34.0 14.1 4.8
2015 467 36.0 12.9 4.9
2016 481 34.0 14.1 6.4
2017 477 29.8 15.9 7.3
2018 470 29.0 16.2 5.7
2019 480 29.0 16.5 5
2020 482 29.6 16.2 6.2
2021 482 24.9 19.2 7.7
2022 471 25.3 18.5 7
2023 481 25.3 19.0 8.5

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 Camp Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 467 28.0 16.6 n/a
1990 486 29.6 16.4 n/a
1991 510 29.2 17.4 n/a
1992 500 29.2 17.1 n/a
1993 489 27.1 18.0 n/a
1994 492 28.2 17.4 0
1995 536 29.0 18.5 0
1996 536 29.0 18.5 0
1997 532 29.0 18.3 0
1998 537 29.0 18.5 0
1999 540 32.9 16.4 0
2000 525 32.2 16.3 2.1
2001 511 34.0 15.0 2.5
2002 502 36.1 13.9 2.2
2003 502 36.1 13.9 2.2
2004 516 n/a n/a n/a
2005 517 36.2 14.3 3.3
2006 514 37.0 13.9 2.7
2007 530 36.8 14.4 3.6
2008 532 38.4 13.9 3.2
2009 530 41.0 12.9 3.4
2010 533 40.0 13.3 4.9
2011 526 38.5 13.6 4.4
2012 532 37.0 14.3 4.1
2013 515 37.0 13.9 3.3
2014 482 34.0 14.1 4.8
2015 467 36.0 12.9 4.9
2016 481 34.0 14.1 6.4
2017 477 29.8 15.9 7.3
2018 470 29.0 16.2 5.7
2019 480 29.0 16.5 5
2020 482 29.6 16.2 6.2
2021 482 24.9 19.2 7.7
2022 471 25.3 18.5 7
2023 481 25.3 19.0 8.5

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.

Immunization Rates

Camp Avenue School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201499.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201599.4%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201699.6%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201796.9%0.6%0.2%99.4%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.4%99.2%99.2%
201896.2%1.5%0.2%98.3%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.3%98.3%
201998.1%0.0%0.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
202098.1%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.2%99.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Camp Avenue School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $119 (0.7%) $16,941 (99.3%) $17,061
2020 $204 (1.2%) $16,620 (98.8%) $16,824
2021 $238 (1.4%) $17,061 (98.6%) $17,299
2022 $1,430 (8.6%) $15,209 (91.4%) $16,639
2023 $726 (4.3%) $16,301 (95.7%) $17,028

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Camp Avenue 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 395th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 366th of 2439 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camp Avenue School)6670.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Merrick Union Free School District)6164.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Camp Avenue School)8075.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (North Merrick Union Free School District)7382.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Camp Avenue School)5755.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Merrick Union Free School District)5753.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Camp Avenue School)7178.1
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (North Merrick Union Free School District)7276.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Camp Avenue School)5272.2
 20.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Merrick Union Free School District)4965.2
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Camp Avenue School)8276.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Math (North Merrick Union Free School District)7381.6
 8.6%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Camp Avenue School)6458.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Merrick Union Free School District)6857.7
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Camp Avenue School)7374.4
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (North Merrick Union Free School District)8174.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students480481
 0.2%
African American1111
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3143
 38.7%
Hispanic5866
 13.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White368351
 4.6%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5%8.5%
 3.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Camp Avenue School.

Students at Camp Avenue School are 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Camp Avenue School ranks 480th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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