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GREAT NECK SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
GREAT NECK, New York · GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students832
Student:Teacher9.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch23%
Title INo
GREAT NECK SOUTH
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 462
832
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
23%-35.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

GREAT NECK SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in GREAT NECK, New York. The school enrolls 832 students. It is part of the GREAT NECK 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
9.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictGREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36059
CityGREAT NECK
ZIP11020
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361251001017

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment832
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.6%
Black / African American70.1%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
70.1%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
3.6%
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 %23%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)