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District: North Merrick School District Address: 1712 Merrick Ave Merrick, Ny 11566 Phone: (516) 379-3732 Grades: (grades KG - 06) Students: 517 Type: Regular elementary and secondary schools Locale: Urban Fringe of Large City What's the result when you take a top notch basic instructional program, a proactive principal who defines his staff "as the finest group of professionals you can get," dedicated parents, an environment of support and encouragement and a dose of humor? It's Camp Avenue School, the district's venerable point of origination, some 77 years old (or young!), part of the childhood memories of generations of North Merokeans, a dependable Merrick Avenue landmark. Even more dependable is the learning going on inside. The longtime excellence of Camp Avenue's basic program has enabled its children to excel in whatever challenges have come from the State of New York and to prepare themselves for a world that's changing exponentially. "You can't just teach facts. We try to convey education and learning as a lifelong process," says Mr. Solnick. "Problem solving, analysis, decision-making and thinking skills will help them succeed in a world where yesterday's facts are being disproved daily." "We've set our goals, particularly in reading and writing this year, so everyone can grow and perform better," he emphasizes. Teachers are getting training in writing, helping to move every child toward mastery. It's a staff that blends different levels of experience and a variety of talents that encourages their own continued learning too. Underpinning the academic and character development is the sense of comfort the children derive from the school's familial atmosphere, where parents are welcomed as active and essential participants. It's no wonder that years later, graduates remember their Camp Avenue days. Nearby public libraries... Library In City Distance From School   North Merrick Public Library     North Merrick     0.64 miles     North Bellmore Public Library     North Bellmore     1.00 miles     Merrick Library     Merrick     1.01 miles     Bellmore Memorial Library     Bellmore     1.66 miles     Roosevelt Public Library     Roosevelt     1.69 miles   -- Student Info -- White, non-Hispanic: 90% Asian/Pacific Islander: 5% Hispanic: 3% Black, non-Hispanic: 1% American Indian: <1% Attendance rate: 96% Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program: 3% IEP students: 9% Migrant students: 0% Limited English proficient: <1% Student Suspensions / Year: 0    -- Staff Info -- School Head Principal: Arthur Solnick Full Time Principals: 1 Full Time Teachers: 37 Other Full Time Professional Campus Staff: 3 Part Time Teachers: 1 Other Part Time Professional Campus Staff: 1 Average years teaching total: 12 Average years teaching in district: 9 First-year teachers: 0% Bachelor's degree: 6% Master's degree: 94% Doctorate degree: 0% Students per teacher: 14 Student Academic Scores and Performance Performance measurement: % meeting or exceeding standards   Grade 3 Subject Year Performance English Language Arts 2007   84% English Language Arts 2006   87%   Math 2007   93% Math 2006   96%   Grade 4 Subject Year Performance English Language Arts 2007   92% English Language Arts 2006   89%   Math 2007   95% Math 2006   93%   Grade 5 Subject Year Performance English Language Arts 2007   85% English Language Arts 2006   87%   Math 2007   90% Math 2006   84%   Grade 6 Subject Year Performance English Language Arts 2007   92% English Language Arts 2006   92%   Math 2007   89% Math 2006   94%    Map to Camp Avenue School and other nearby schools

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