GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

98 CHERRY VALLEY AVE
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530

www.gardencity.k12.ny.us

928 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Garden City Middle School, located at 98 Cherry Valley Avenue in Garden City, New York, is a highly regarded public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Garden City Union Free School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a balanced educational experience, blending core academic subjects with robust extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

Beyond the classroom, Garden City Middle School prioritizes the social and emotional development of its student body. The school fosters a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student character growth, leadership, and civic responsibility. With a strong emphasis on partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, the school aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment that caters to the diverse needs of its middle-level learners. For more information regarding their academic programs, faculty, or district policies, you can visit their website at http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us.

928

Total Students

77.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	756
Hispanic	55
Black	11
Asian	80
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	3

White
756 (81.5 %)
Asian
80 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
55 (5.9 %)
Two or More
23 (2.5 %)
Black
11 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)478-3000
Website:	http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	928
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 311

Grade 7 318

Grade 8 298

Ungraded 1