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MHS AMES CAMPUS

PublicRegularGrades 8–9
MASSAPEQUA, New York · MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students495
Student:Teacher9.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch13%
Title INo
MHS AMES CAMPUS
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 462
495
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
13%-45.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
8–9
Grade Span

Overview

MHS AMES CAMPUS is a public school serving grades 8–9 in MASSAPEQUA, New York. The school enrolls 495 students. It is part of the MASSAPEQUA 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
9.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
Grade Span8–9
DistrictMASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36059
CityMASSAPEQUA
ZIP11758
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361863003506

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment495
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino5.3%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native90.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
2.1%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
1.2%
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 %13%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)