Bellmore-merrick Central High School District
School District · North Merrick, New York
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,449
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,449
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Bellmore-merrick Central High School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bellmore-merrick Central High School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sanford H Calhoun High School
Merrick · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John F Kennedy High School
Bellmore · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wellington C Mepham High School
Bellmore · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#9 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.6
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$31,449
+$3,669 vs New York median
District size
5,266 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Bellmore-merrick Central High School District ranks #9 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Bellmore-merrick Central High School District's schools with real test data average 8.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sanford H Calhoun High School (9.2/10), John F Kennedy High School (9.2/10), and Wellington C Mepham High School (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanford H Calhoun High School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | John F Kennedy High School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Wellington C Mepham High School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Merrick Avenue Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Grand Avenue Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bellmore-merrick Central High School District
Bellmore-merrick Central High School District is a North Merrick, New York school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 5,266 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $31,449 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.8/10, Bellmore-merrick Central High School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sanford H Calhoun High School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Bellmore-merrick Central High School District students show an average math proficiency of 84.7% and ELA proficiency of 82.7%.
The district includes 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District with test data.
Schools in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New York
- City
- North Merrick
- Total Enrollment
- 5,266
- Teachers (FTE)
- 484
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District?
Bellmore-merrick Central High School District has 5 schools in total — 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bellmore-merrick Central High School District?
The average composite rating for Bellmore-merrick Central High School District is 8.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District?
Bellmore-merrick Central High School District spends $31,449 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District?
Sanford H Calhoun High School is the highest-rated school in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District?
Across schools in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 84.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bellmore-merrick Central High School District compare to other districts in New York?
Bellmore-merrick Central High School District has an average school rating of 8.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 84.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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