Felix V. Festa Middle School (Closed 2007)
Felix V. Festa Middle School served 2,234 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
2,234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
160 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
77%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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