A+
Excellent
98/100

Norman J Levy Lakeside School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 21 BABYLON RD, Merrick, NY 11566
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 67% · Math 87% proficient · 93rd percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in New York for achievement

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
636
Students
enrolled
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$35K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%93/100reading 89th percentile, math 98th percentile among New York middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 6% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+11 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+30 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%82%reading +16 pts, math +24 pts89th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 21 BABYLON RD
City Merrick
ZIP Code 11566
District 3619110
NCES School ID 361911001729
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11566

Understanding the community around Norman J Levy Lakeside School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $172,868
Per Capita Income $67,777
Poverty Rate 1.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 71.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.1%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $656,100
Median Rent $2,632
Owner-Occupied 95.3%
Renter-Occupied 4.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Norman J Levy Lakeside School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.0%
Hispanic/Latino 8.7%
Asian 5.5%
Black 2.0%
Two or More Races 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 636
Teachers (FTE) 61.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
Norman J Levy Lakeside School has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
Norman J Levy Lakeside School has 636 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Norman J Levy Lakeside School serve?
Norman J Levy Lakeside School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Norman J Levy Lakeside School receive per student?
Norman J Levy Lakeside School receives $35,197 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Norman J Levy Lakeside School in 11566 ▼
Avg Home Value
$905,655
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,015
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
4.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026