Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

Summary:

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is a high-performing school district in New York, comprising 5 schools: 3 high schools (Sanford H Calhoun High School, Wellington C Mepham High School, and John F Kennedy High School) and 2 middle schools (Grand Avenue Middle School and Merrick Avenue Middle School).

The district's schools consistently demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with several schools ranking among the top in the state. Wellington C Mepham High School and John F Kennedy High School are particularly standout, ranking 117th and 95th out of 1,234 New York high schools, respectively, and earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools excel in various subject areas, with over 90% proficiency in many Regents exams. Merrick Avenue Middle School also stands out, ranking 195th out of 1,500 New York middle schools and achieving 100% proficiency in Regents/Earth Science and Regents/Algebra I.

The district's strong performance extends across key metrics, including high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a well-resourced and equitable education system. The district's investment in its schools is evident, with spending per student ranging from $31,161 to $35,530 and student-teacher ratios as low as 9.7:1. Overall, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District stands out as a high-achieving school system that provides its students with an exceptional educational experience.

District Detail

1260 Meadowbrook Rd
North Merrick, NY 11566-9998

(516) 992-1001

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 874 New York districts

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Grades served: 7-12
Students: 5,283

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)		NY State Assessments Math (2025)		NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sanford H Calhoun High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1786 State St	Merrick	11566	Nassau County	Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District	No	Yes	No	No	(516) 992-1300	1,219	124	9.8	20.3%	868 (71.2%)	47 (3.9%)	184 (15.1%)	93 (7.6%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.5%)	20 (1.6%)	80.6	138^th of 1234 public high schools	88.8%		79.1	146^th of 1242 public high schools	88.2%	8	75.4	90.5	94.8	35.1	85.3	88.3	88.6	82.4	90.9	78.7	85.7						99.3	99.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.7	99.7	99.8	$34,158	$102	$34,057
Grand Avenue Middle School	Public	7-8	2301 Grand Ave	Bellmore	11710	Nassau County	Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District	No	No	No	Yes	(516) 992-1100	916	77	11.9	17.0%	594 (64.8%)	25 (2.7%)	155 (16.9%)	115 (12.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.5%)	77	292^nd of 1500 public middle schools	80.5%		77.8	260^th of 1504 public middle schools	82.7%	32					99.1					99.6		66.1	68.8	72.8	51.8	50.0	99.6	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.9	100.0	$33,991	$101	$33,890
John F Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	3000 Bellmore Ave	Bellmore	11710	Nassau County	Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District	No	No	No	No	(516) 992-1400	1,089	93	11.7	16.3%	786 (72.2%)	38 (3.5%)	148 (13.6%)	106 (9.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.6%)	82.6	95^th of 1234 public high schools	92.3%		78.2	165^th of 1242 public high schools	86.7%	70	85.0	91.7	94.4	23.8	83.5	96.2	86.9	82.9	91.5	79.6	84.6						99.3	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.9	99.9	$34,573	$103	$34,470
Wellington C Mepham High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2401 Camp Ave	Bellmore	11710	Nassau County	Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(516) 992-1500	1,211	110	11.0	18.9%	806 (66.6%)	42 (3.5%)	190 (15.7%)	137 (11.3%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (2.4%)	81.7	117^th of 1234 public high schools	90.5%		80.5	115^th of 1242 public high schools	90.7%	2	76.4	90.8	96.1	37.5	77.2	94.5	83.9	63.9	93.7	85.5	87.3						99.4	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.9	$33,765	$101	$33,664
Merrick Avenue Middle School	Public, Magnet, Alternative	7-10	1870 Merrick Ave	Merrick	11566	Nassau County	Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District	No	Yes	No	No	(516) 992-1200	848	76	11.1	13.0%	628 (74.1%)	23 (2.7%)	118 (13.9%)	66 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.4%)								(n/a)					100.0					100.0		68.9	76.4	77.6	53.1	70.8	96.1	98.9	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.6	98.9	99.5	$34,103	$102	$34,001

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
North Merrick Union Free School District	0.4 mi	3	160^th
Merrick Union Free School District	0.77 mi	3	74^th
Roosevelt Union Free School District	0.83 mi	5	779^th
North Bellmore Union Free School District	0.94 mi	5	239^th
Freeport Union Free School District	1.01 mi	8	378^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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