Merrick Avenue Middle School vs Park Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrick Avenue Middle School
Merrick · Public other · Grades 7–10
848 students
Park Avenue School
North Merrick · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students
| Measure | Merrick Avenue Middle School Merrick, New York | Park Avenue School North Merrick, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #348 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #4551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–10 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 848 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 67% |
| city | Merrick | North Merrick |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrick Avenue Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Park Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Merrick Avenue Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 16.7%).
- •Merrick Avenue Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Merrick Avenue Middle School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 324.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Merrick Avenue Middle School better than Park Avenue School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Merrick Avenue Middle School and Park Avenue School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Merrick and North Merrick in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrick Avenue Middle School: 848. Park Avenue School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrick Avenue Middle School and Park Avenue School rank in New York?
Merrick Avenue Middle School is unranked and Park Avenue School is 348th of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).