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IS 285 Meyer Levin

Brooklyn, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District #18

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About IS 285 Meyer Levin

Located in Brooklyn, New York, IS 285 Meyer Levin is a public school for grades 6 through 8. It reported 512 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Brooklyn. There are about 14.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (35.3 teachers in all). Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. It is one of 34 schools in New York City Geographic District #18. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Kings County. There are 762 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5909 Beverly Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone	(718) 451-2200
School district	New York City Geographic District #18
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	512
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	35.3
Students per teacher	14.5
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360009602795). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does IS 285 Meyer Levin serve?

IS 285 Meyer Levin serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend IS 285 Meyer Levin?

IS 285 Meyer Levin reported 512 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at IS 285 Meyer Levin?

About 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 512 students and 35.3 teachers in federal data.

Is IS 285 Meyer Levin a public or charter school?

IS 285 Meyer Levin is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is IS 285 Meyer Levin in?

IS 285 Meyer Levin is part of New York City Geographic District #18. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-18/

Where is IS 285 Meyer Levin located?

IS 285 Meyer Levin is at 5909 Beverly Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203. The phone number is (718) 451-2200.

How many other schools are near IS 285 Meyer Levin?

There are 762 other schools within 5 miles of IS 285 Meyer Levin in our directory.