IS 285 Meyer Levin
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #18 · Grades 6-8
423rd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
IS 285 Meyer Levin ranking
SchoolRow ranks IS 285 Meyer Levin 423rd of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 46% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — improving.
IS 285 Meyer Levin test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
IS 285 Meyer Levin students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 479 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.9% | 87.5% | ▼ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 8.4% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near IS 285 Meyer Levin
Typical home value $723K in zip 11203 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near IS 285 Meyer Levin
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Brooklyn Science and Engineering AcademyNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.3 mi away259th of 781
ELA 64% · Math 62% - 4Middle School for Art and PhilosphyNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.7 mi away469th of 781
ELA 40% · Math 55% - 5Lamad Academy Charter SchoolLamad Academy Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter428th of 781
ELA 48% · Math 52% - 6Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The)New York City Geographic District #18 · 0.9 mi away363rd of 781
ELA 47% · Math 62% - 4Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)New York City Geographic District #23 · 0.9 mi away512th of 781
ELA 54% · Math 36% - 1Riverdale Avenue Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #23 · 0.9 mi away743rd of 781
ELA 35% · Math 18% - 3IS 68 Isaac BilderseeNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1 mi away619th of 781
ELA 35% · Math 42% - 3Mott Hall IVNew York City Geographic District #23 · 1.1 mi away570th of 781
ELA 41% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is IS 285 Meyer Levin in?
IS 285 Meyer Levin is part of the New York City Geographic District #18 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is IS 285 Meyer Levin a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IS 285 Meyer Levin 423rd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of IS 285 Meyer Levin?
Black 88%, Hispanic 8%, Asian 2%, White 1% (479 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IS 285 Meyer Levin cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11203 is $723K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.