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Is 285 Meyer Levin

Brooklyn, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

419 tested · 88% of students

55% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 43% did.

  • Level 421%
  • Level 334%
  • Level 230%
  • Level 116%

Math

320 tested · 68% of students

46% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 48% did.

  • Level 413%
  • Level 333%
  • Level 231%
  • Level 123%

Science

115 tested · 70% of students

29% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 34% did.

  • Level 48%
  • Level 321%
  • Level 222%
  • Level 150%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled552479
Assault01
Weapons possession11
Harassment, bullying, discrimination814
Cyberbullying31
Drugs43
Other threats10

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate91%
Teacher Attendance97%
Experienced Teachers91%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Meyer Levin (I.S. 285)

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

54

Seats

78

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

10

Seats

12

Meyer Levin (I.S. 285): Performing Arts Program

Open

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

81

Seats

186

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

24

Seats

44

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
BORO TRANSIT, INC.CAREFUL BUSEMPIRE CHARTER SERVICE INCHOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.JOFAZ TRANSPORTATION INC.PRIDE TRANSPORTATIONY & M TRANSIT CORP
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

479 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino8.4%
x
White1.3%
x
Black or African American87.5%
x
Asian1.5%
x
Two or More Races0.6%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses8

ELA (Middle School Honors), Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC,

Arts28

Algebra I, Art, Band, Chorus,

Clubs and Activities8

Dance, Debate, Restorative Circles, Robotics,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360009602795

District
New York City Geographic District #18
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
479 students
Teachers (FTE)
36

Sources