MERRICK UFSD
ELA Proficiency (Grades 3–8) is 81.0% — 77th percentile, in the upper third of its peer group (peer median 71.0%).
Compared against 43 peer districts — Peers: same N/RC, ±40% enrollment · 43 districts. Peers are never chosen by test scores, so comparisons stay fair.
Acture Insights · NYSED School Report Card · subgroup: All Students
Strengths & areas to watch
MERRICK UFSD- ELA 3–8 — 77th percentile, in the upper third of its peer group.
- Growth 3–8 — 77th percentile, in the upper third of its peer group.
- Core Performance Index 3–8 — 77th percentile, in the upper third of its peer group.
- Per-Pupil Spending (Federal) — 12th percentile, in the lower third of its peer group.
Scorecard vs. peers
MERRICK UFSDMulti-year trends
MERRICK UFSDELA 3–8 rose 14.0 pts to 81.0% from 2017–18 to 2024–25.
Math 3–8 rose 6.0 pts to 85.0% from 2017–18 to 2024–25.
Chronic Absenteeism 3–8 rose 3.9 pts to 9.1% from 2017–18 to 2024–25.
What changed this year
MERRICK UFSD- ELA Proficiency (Grades 3–8) improved: up 12.0 pts to 81.0% (from 69.0%).
- Science Proficiency (Grade 5) improved: up 12.0 pts to 73.0% (from 61.0%).
- Math Proficiency (Grades 3–8) improved: up 7.0 pts to 85.0% (from 78.0%).
- Test Participation — Math (Grades 3–8) improved: up 3.6 pts to 74.4% (from 70.8%).
- Test Participation — ELA (Grades 3–8) improved: up 2.8 pts to 69.6% (from 66.8%).
- Inexperienced Teachers improved: down 2.0 pts to 12.0% (from 14.0%).
vs. 2023–24 · biggest movers
Special population focus — Grades 3–8
MERRICK UFSD- Students with Disabilities students are 44.0 pts below the All-Students ELA 3–8 rate — a wider gap than peer districts (typically 39.0 pts).
- Economically Disadvantaged students are 15.0 pts below the All-Students ELA 3–8 rate — a narrower gap than peer districts (typically 18.0 pts).
- Hispanic or Latino students are 7.0 pts below the All-Students ELA 3–8 rate — a narrower gap than peer districts (typically 9.0 pts).
- White students are 1.0 pts above the All-Students ELA 3–8 rate — a narrower gap than peer districts (typically 2.0 pts).
- Students with Disabilities students are 33.0 pts below the All-Students Math 3–8 rate — a narrower gap than peer districts (typically 39.0 pts).
- Economically Disadvantaged students are 22.0 pts below the All-Students Math 3–8 rate — a wider gap than peer districts (typically 17.0 pts).
- Hispanic or Latino students are 12.0 pts below the All-Students Math 3–8 rate — a wider gap than peer districts (typically 10.0 pts).
- Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander students are 5.0 pts above the All-Students Math 3–8 rate — a narrower gap than peer districts (typically 10.0 pts).
Largest subgroup gaps vs. All Students, with peer-group context.
Accountability status
MERRICK UFSDLocal Support and Improvement · 2024–25
NYSED accountability: Local Support and Improvement (2024–25). No subgroups flagged.
Who we serve
MERRICK UFSD1,596 students, 2024–25.
- Male: 52% (829)
- Female: 48% (767)
- Non-Binary: 0% (0)
Total enrollment 1,596 (2024–25), up 126 since 2016–17.
How peers were chosen
MERRICK UFSDCompared against 43 peer districts — Peers: same N/RC, ±40% enrollment · 43 districts. Peers are never chosen by test scores, so comparisons stay fair.
Data: NYSED School Report Card, 2024–25. Acture Insights is an independent analytics tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NYSED. Confirm figures against the official Report Card for high-stakes use.