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GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
GARDEN CITY, New York · GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,034
Student:Teacher12.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch5%
Title INo
GARDEN CITY
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
1,034
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
5%-53.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in GARDEN CITY, New York. The school enrolls 1,034 students. It is part of the GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
5% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictGARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36059
CityGARDEN CITY
ZIP11530
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361176000941

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,034
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino5.5%
Black / African American7.2%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native82.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races3.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
5.5%
Black
7.2%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
3.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %5%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)