Grand Avenue Middle School
Tel:
(516) 992-1100
Grand Avenue Middle School serves 924 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Grand Avenue Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grand Avenue Middle School's student population of 924 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 924 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Grand Avenue Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Grand Avenue Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1222 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 27% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 78% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Grand Avenue Middle School is Wellington C Mepham High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Merrick Avenue Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chatterton School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellmore Wellington C Mepham High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,248 student
0.4 miles
2401 Camp Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1500 0.4 9-12 1,248 - Merrick Chatterton School Grades: K-6 | 408 students
0.6 miles
108 N Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270 0.6 K-6 408 - Bellmore Martin Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 278 students
0.7 miles
2616 Martin Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-3000 0.7 K-6 278 - Merrick Merrick Avenue Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 809 students
0.7 miles
1870 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200 0.7 7-8 809 - Merrick Camp Avenue School Grades: K-6 | 470 students
0.9 miles
1712 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732 0.9 K-6 470
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