TURTLE HOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL
TURTLE HOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in UNIONDALE, NY with about 747 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 67 teachers, TURTLE HOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
TURTLE HOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 975 Jerusalem Avenue in Uniondale, New York, serves as a core educational facility within the Uniondale Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle-grades education that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development. By offering a structured learning environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of secondary education while emphasizing the importance of community and civic responsibility.
The school’s programming is designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents, balancing rigorous core academics with opportunities for extracurricular exploration. As part of the broader Uniondale district, TURTLE HOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL leverages shared resources and district-wide initiatives to support student achievement, encourage inclusive practices, and promote a safe, supportive campus culture. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies through the district’s official website.
For more information, contact TURTLE HOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL at (516) 918-1301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
UNIONDALE, NY 11553-3099
(516) 918-1301
TURTLE HOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in UNIONDALE, NY with about 747 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 747
- Teachers:
- 67.19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 747 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 57.2%
- Black or African American
- 40.2%
- White
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.