GREAT NECK SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.greatneck.k12.ny.us

861 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Great Neck South Middle School, located at 349 Lakeville Road in Great Neck, New York, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a cornerstone of the Great Neck Union Free School District, the school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous learning environment that challenges students while providing extensive support. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and a strong foundation in both the humanities and STEM subjects.

Beyond the classroom, Great Neck South Middle School is known for its vibrant and inclusive community. The school offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, music programs, art clubs, and academic enrichment groups, which allow students to explore their personal interests and develop leadership skills. With a dedicated faculty and a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its student body to be thoughtful, engaged citizens in a global society.

861

Total Students

83.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GREAT NECK SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	83
Black	10
Asian	604
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

Asian
604 (70.2 %)
White
119 (13.8 %)
Hispanic
83 (9.7 %)
Two or More
43 (5.0 %)
Black
10 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)441-4600
Website:	http://www.greatneck.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6 237

Grade 7 298

Grade 8 326