I.S. 285 Meyer Levin | NYC School Finder

About this school

Historical zone-linked public listing; confirm the address, grade and entry year with NYC Public Schools.

Vision Statement: Meyer Levin graduates will be well-rounded, global citizens who exhibit love of self, independence and maturity. They will be lifelong learners who are driven to take strategic risks, be high performing in academics, athletics, or the arts, and leave Meyer Levin with a competitive edge that prepares them for college or future careers. They will be productive members of society who possess adaptive daily living skills and qualities which will allow them to not only survive but thrive. Mission Statement: The Meyer Levin community will provide a safe space and create opportunities for self-discovery in academics, performing arts, athletics, and social activism. We will challenge our students through innovative practices that engage and inspire independence and critical thinking. We will foster the boldness to dream by developing a commitment to celebrating their talents, celebrating their history, and transforming citizens who will take charge of their futures and have an impact on the global community. Core Values: Courageous, Collaborative, Creative, Competitive, Cultured

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Student demographics

NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2024-10-31 · Source release: 2025 · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Source-reported for the stated period; retrieval does not establish present-day accuracy. Only the categories available in this record are shown; totals may be below 100%.

Black

88%

Hispanic

Asian

Academic measures

NYC School Quality Snapshot · Source release: 2025 release (measurement periods vary). Proficiency is the share of tested students meeting state standards, not a school rating.

ELA proficiency: 52%2025 NY State tests
Math proficiency: 40%2025 NY State tests
Student attendance: 91%September 2024-June 2025

Sources and data dates

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Stored rating: GreatSchools Summary Rating · Reporting period not recorded · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · GreatSchools-owned stored rating; measurement period undisclosed. Not an independently verified or current-year score.
Enrollment: NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2025 release (measurement periods vary) · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.
School description: NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2025 release (measurement periods vary) · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.

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