PLAINEDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.plainedgeschools.org

663 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Plainedge Middle School, located at 200 Stewart Ave in Bethpage, New York, serves as a key academic institution within the Plainedge Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and the rigorous demands of high school. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, the school aims to prepare students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within their community.

The curriculum at Plainedge Middle School is comprehensive, covering core academic subjects while offering various extracurricular opportunities that cater to a diverse range of student interests, including athletics, arts, and clubs. With a commitment to the "Plainedge Pride" philosophy, the school focuses on social-emotional growth, collaboration, and the integration of technology in the classroom to ensure students are prepared for the future. Through strong partnerships between faculty, administration, and parents, the school maintains a community-centered approach to education that prioritizes student success and holistic development.

663

Total Students

62.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLAINEDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	545
Hispanic	61
Black	8
Asian	41
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
545 (82.2 %)
Hispanic
61 (9.2 %)
Asian
41 (6.2 %)
Black
8 (1.2 %)
Two or More
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)992-7650
Website:	http://www.plainedgeschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 220

Ungraded 12