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Is 285 Meyer Levin

5909 BEVERLY RD, BROOKLYN, NY, 11203

Ranked 472 of 1001 in New York

Top schools in Brooklyn
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Is 285 Meyer Levin

5909 BEVERLY RD, BROOKLYN, NY, 11203

About Is 285 Meyer Levin

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 44% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
479
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.25%
Asian 1.46%
Hispanic 8.35%
Black 87.47%
Two+ Races 0.63%
Native Am. 0.63%
White
1.25%
Asian
1.46%
Hispanic
8.35%
Black
87.47%
Two+ Races
0.63%
Native Am.
0.63%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 479
50.31%
241 Female
49.69%
238 Male

Student Population

479 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Is 285 Meyer Levin Contact Information

Address

5909 BEVERLY RD, BROOKLYN, NY, 11203

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Phone

(718) 451-2200

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TOP 472 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Is 285 Meyer Levin

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

June 26, 2026 is students’ last day of school, says Meyer Levin. This date marks the end of the student body's 2025-26 academic year. It was the final day of the teaching schedule for the year, before the summer break. The date is a critical planning point for families, staffing schedules and end of year school operations.

FAQ

Q1. How is I.S. 285 Meyer Levin structured for students?

Ans. I.S. 285 Meyer Levin operates as a New York City public middle school with district academics, student services, and extracurricular programs for Brooklyn families.

Q2. Which resources should parents review for I.S. 285 Meyer Levin?

Ans. Families should review the NYC School Directory profile, School Quality Guide, transportation rules, attendance guidance, and communication tools.

Q3. What support services are available through I.S. 285 Meyer Levin?

Ans. Common areas to review include counseling, academic intervention, special education supports, multilingual learner services, and after-school help.

Q4. Which student opportunities should families ask about?

Ans. Useful areas include clubs, athletics, arts programs, enrichment activities, and leadership opportunities.

Q5. Why do families compare schools like I.S. 285 Meyer Levin?

Ans. Parents often compare programs, commute convenience, school climate, and available supports when selecting a middle school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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