IS 285 MEYER LEVIN

512 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**IS 285 Meyer Levin**, located at 5909 Beverly Road in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment while fostering a supportive community. It draws its student body primarily from the local neighborhood, aiming to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

Beyond the traditional classroom, Meyer Levin often incorporates extracurricular activities and support services designed to address the social and emotional development of its students. The school actively works to engage families and the community to enhance the overall educational experience. Like many middle schools in the district, IS 285 emphasizes the importance of attendance, academic progress, and student conduct, striving to help its diverse student population achieve their personal best and meet New York State educational standards.

512

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 285 MEYER LEVIN
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	38
Black	451
Asian	10
Two or More	1
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Black
451 (88.1%)
Hispanic
38 (7.4%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)
White
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
Phone:	(718)451-2200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 188

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 173