Top Rankings
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 732 students in Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,810 Schools
# Students
732 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District, which is ranked #656 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#659 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
9%
31%
% Black
86%
15%
% White
1%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $14,607 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Spending
$11 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$14,607
$32,248
Best Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrick Academy-queens Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136-25 218th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 479-3753
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 479-3753
Gr: K-6 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District?
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 732 students.
What is the rank of Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District?
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District is ranked #656 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District?
86% of Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District?
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,607 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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