Overview
PLAINEDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in BETHPAGE, New York. The school enrolls 661 students. It is part of the PLAINEDGE 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
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36059
CityBETHPAGE
ZIP11714
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362319005613
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment661
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino7.7%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native85.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %12%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)