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8.1 avg / 10

Bellmore-merrick Central High School District

School District · North Merrick, New York

Students: 5,266
Teachers (FTE): 484

Avg Rating

8.1

out of 10

Schools

5

2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$31,449

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

How this district compares

New York rank

#31 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.8

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

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 8.1/10, Bellmore-merrick Central High School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wellington C Mepham High School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Bellmore-merrick Central High School District students show an average math proficiency of 76.5% and ELA proficiency of 82.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 76.5%
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ELA Proficiency 82.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District with test data.

District 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 8.1/10. 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?

Wellington C Mepham High School is the highest-rated school in Bellmore-merrick Central High School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.

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 76.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.8%. 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 8.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.1/10
Math Proficiency
76.5%
ELA Proficiency
82.8%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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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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