HUNTERS POINT COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hunters Point Community Middle School (HPCMS) is a well-regarded public middle school located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its strong focus on community, academic rigor, and social-emotional development. It operates with a mission to foster a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to think critically, engage in creative problem-solving, and develop a sense of responsibility toward their peers and the broader local community.

The school is noted for its diverse student body and a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities. HPCMS prides itself on its dedicated faculty and a culture that promotes inclusivity and active family engagement. By integrating personalized instruction with project-based learning, the school aims to prepare its students for the demands of high school and beyond, while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and character growth.

1-50 51ST AVE
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
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HUNTERS POINT COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY with about 421 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
421
Teachers:
35.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 421 students

Hispanic/Latino
48.9%
White
23.8%
Asian
13.5%
Black or African American
9.7%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.