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#3464 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 285 Meyer Levin
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
5909 BEVERLY RD, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Enrollment
479
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
479
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,464 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#425 of 570
public schools
In district
#27 of 33
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
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About Is 285 Meyer Levin
Is 285 Meyer Levin is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18. Is 285 Meyer Levin serves approximately 479 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 285 Meyer Levin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,464 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 285 Meyer Levin show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
51% of students at Is 285 Meyer Levin were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Is 285 Meyer Levin — Students at Is 285 Meyer Levin score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.9/10.
How Is 285 Meyer Levin Compares
See how Is 285 Meyer Levin performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5909 BEVERLY RD, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 285 Meyer Levin may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ART AND PHILOSPHY (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 4.7/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,028
Median Home Value
$677,700
Median Rent
$1,566/mo
Population
76,853
College Educated
25.9%
Homeownership
39.4%
Avg Commute
46 min
Poverty Rate
16%
Median Age
43.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 285 Meyer Levin
What grades does Is 285 Meyer Levin serve?
Is 285 Meyer Levin serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 285 Meyer Levin?
Is 285 Meyer Levin has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 285 Meyer Levin?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 285 Meyer Levin is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 285 Meyer Levin rank in NY?
Is 285 Meyer Levin ranks #3,464 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 285 Meyer Levin's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 285 Meyer Levin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Is 285 Meyer Levin?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 285 Meyer Levin has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 285 Meyer Levin a charter school?
No, Is 285 Meyer Levin is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 285 Meyer Levin a Title I school?
No, Is 285 Meyer Levin is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 285 Meyer Levin?
82.0% of students at Is 285 Meyer Levin qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.1%
- Phone
- (718) 451-2200
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18- District Enrollment
- 11,223
- Schools in District
- 34
- District Rank
- #27 of 33
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