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BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
MASSAPEQUA, New York · MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,487
ST Ratio9.2:1
FRL10%
Title INo
BERNER
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
1,487
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
10%-48.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in MASSAPEQUA, New York. The school enrolls 1,487 students. It is part of the MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36059
CityMASSAPEQUA
ZIP11758
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361863001682

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,487
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino5.3%
Black / African American1.9%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native90.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
1.9%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %10%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)