Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 285 Meyer Levin ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
I.s. 285 Meyer Levin's student population of 479 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 285 Meyer Levin ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 285 Meyer Levin is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2800 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
88%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 285 Meyer Levin's ranking?
I.s. 285 Meyer Levin is ranked #2800 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 285 Meyer Levin often compared to?
I.s. 285 Meyer Levinis often viewed alongside schools like Science Technology & Research Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 285 Meyer Levin?
479 students attend I.s. 285 Meyer Levin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of I.s. 285 Meyer Levin students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 285 Meyer Levin?
I.s. 285 Meyer Levin has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 285 Meyer Levin offer ?
I.s. 285 Meyer Levin offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 285 Meyer Levin part of?
I.s. 285 Meyer Levin is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 285 Meyer Levin located?
I.s. 285 Meyer Levin is located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 15 other public schools located in East Flatbush.
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