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Is 285 Meyer Levin School in Brooklyn, NY
(06-08 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 27
Address
 5909 BEVERLY RD
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Telephone
(718) 574-2373
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City-data.com school rating
27
Students
705
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
49.3
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
543
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
49
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (0.7 miles):

99
IT TAKES A VILLAGE ACADEMY (0.1 miles):

48
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY (0.3 miles):

48
KURT HAHN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL (0.1 miles):

47
PS 244 RICHARD R GREEN (0.3 miles):

47
PS 233 LANGSTON HUGHES (0.4 miles):

27
Is 285 Meyer Levin School:

27
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ART AND PHILOSPHY (0.7 miles):

13
CULTURAL ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES (0.1 miles):

5
Is 285 Meyer Levin School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Kings County:

40
Brooklyn:

40
Is 285 Meyer Levin School:

27

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 705
Enrollment in 2015: 811
Enrollment in 2014: 914
Enrollment in 2013: 956
Enrollment in 2012: 933
Enrollment in 2011: 941
Enrollment in 2010: 983
Enrollment in 2009: 1,057
Enrollment in 2008: 1,036
Enrollment in 2007: 1,003
Enrollment in 2006: 1,038

Is 285 Meyer Levin School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)

GradeG05G06G07G08UGTotal
All students21842222943705
Female students1931041511350
Male students1911181432355
American Indian/Alaska Native students - - - 2 - 2
Asian students - - 11 - 2
Hispanic students - 91012132
Black students21742102762664
White students - 113 - 5

Enrollment by grade:
5th grade enrollment: 2
6th grade enrollment: 184
7th grade enrollment: 222
8th grade enrollment: 294
Ungraded enrollment: 3

Is 285 Meyer Levin School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)

Female enrollment: 350 (49.6%)
Is 285 Meyer Levin School:

49.6%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 355 (50.4%)
Is 285 Meyer Levin School:

50.4%
State:

47.5%

Is 285 Meyer Levin School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)

American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 2 (0.3%)
Here:

0.3%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 2 (0.3%)
School:

0.3%
New York:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 32 (4.5%)
Is 285 Meyer Levin School:

4.5%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 664 (94.2%)
Here:

94.2%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 5 (0.7%)
Here:

0.7%
State:

55.1%

Is 285 Meyer Levin School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)

Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 592 (84.0%)
Is 285 Meyer Levin School:

84.0%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 543 (77.0%)
Here:

77.0%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 49 (7.0%)
Here:

7.0%
State:

4.8%

Is 285 Meyer Levin School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 31
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 29
  • Grade 8 Science: 31
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 31

Teachers and support:
Classroom Teachers (FTE): 49.3


Student/Teacher Ratio
School:

14.3
New York:

14.0
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 15
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 1
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 29

Total number of classes taught: 156
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 39


Number of full-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 3

Is 285 Meyer Levin School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
(State average from 1,650 schools)

The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All295
  • Males290
  • Females298
  • Black294
  • IDEA275
ELA students tested with valid scores: 206
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 295

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

15%
State:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 27%
Students scoring at Level 2: 58%
Students scoring at Level 3: 11%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

27%
58%
11%
4%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All279
  • Males277
  • Females281
  • Black280
  • IDEA260
Math students tested with valid scores: 208
Computed mean of student Math scores: 279

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

12%
New York:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 50%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%

50%
38%
10%
2%

7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All307
  • Males302
  • Females313
  • Black307
  • IDEA280
ELA students tested with valid scores: 169
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 307

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

32%
New York:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 51%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%

16%
51%
23%
9%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All281
  • Males278
  • Females283
  • Black280
  • IDEA254
Math students tested with valid scores: 170
Computed mean of student Math scores: 281

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

9%
New York:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 55%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

55%
36%
9%

8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All307
  • Males300
  • Females316
  • Black307
  • IDEA289
ELA students tested with valid scores: 210
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 307

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

41%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 11%
Students scoring at Level 2: 48%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%

11%
48%
34%
7%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All290
  • Males284
  • Females297
  • Black290
  • IDEA252
Math students tested with valid scores: 209
Computed mean of student Math scores: 290

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

21%
State:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 41%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

41%
38%
17%
4%


Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)

Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Is 285 Meyer Levin School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All100%
  • Males101%
  • Females100%
Students tested with valid scores: 31
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 4 (13%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 24 (77%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 3 (10%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

100%
State:

93%

13%
77%
10%


The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 605 schools)

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.

Is 285 Meyer Levin School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

60%
State:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 40%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 60%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

40%
60%

Outcomes


High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.

Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
All Students:

General Education:

Students with Disabilities:


High School Non-completers:
Show data for

(State average from 1,468 schools)

All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 155
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers:

1.0%
New York:

4.1%

General Education:

Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 29
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers:

3.0%
State:

5.2%

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
(State average from 3,754 schools)

Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All89
  • Males70
  • Females110
  • Black87
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 220
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 97%

Performance Index (PI):

89
State:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 181
Safe harbor target: 124

Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All67
  • Males58
  • Females76
  • Black66
  • IDEA23
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 621
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 95%

Performance Index (PI):

67
State:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
Safe harbor target: 80

Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All111
  • Males99
  • Females123
  • Black110
  • IDEA63
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 619
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 95%

Performance Index (PI):

111
New York:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 106

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