Merrick Academy Charter School

Merrick Academy Charter School

Charter Elementary School | Grade K-5
136-25 218TH St,  Springfield Gardens, NY
3.1
512 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Charter School Leader - Dr. Karen Valbrun
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
11%
State Average
20%
Math
12%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
601:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Black
87.8%
Hispanic
7.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
1.5%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 21 Reviews
4.0 parent
4/12/2023
We are new to the school, but so far I am very satisfied.
1.0 parent
11/13/2022
Horrible school Very unorganized staff from the paperwork, to the communication. Bullying is ridiculous and the repercussions are a joke so the situations aren’t rectified. They send home a bunch of work without properly explaining it in the classroom.
3.0 parent
2/14/2020
5/10 I expected much more from this school. Having a substitute teacher every month for a few days jeopardizes my child’s education
3.0 other
2/3/2017
the school has a good sense of community spirit, the teachers communicate via text and keep parents informed. however there are a few things it needs to work on like: the teacher turn- around teachers are always leaving; an after-school program the school day ends at 3:45 and no after school; the sc...

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Merrick Academy Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-5 located at 136-25 218TH St in Springfield Gardens, NY. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 512 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Merrick Academy Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $716,307. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Visions Charter High-Adv Ma/Sci Iv, Queens Preparatory Academy, Excelsior Preparatorty High School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield Gardens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Merrick Academy Charter School.

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