Below Average
#4061 of 4,742 schools in NY
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
Middle School · HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
70 GREENWICH ST, Hempstead, NY 11550
Enrollment
900
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
4.3
Grades
7th – 10th
Enrollment
900
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
4.3
Grades
7th – 10th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,061 of 4,742
In Hempstead
#7 of 11
public schools
In district
#4 of 8
HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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About Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School is a public middle school in Hempstead, NY, part of HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School serves approximately 900 students, and covers grades 7th-10th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,061 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
64% of students at Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School — Students at Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 33 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.
How Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School Compares
See how Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
70 GREENWICH ST, Hempstead, NY 11550
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby South Hempstead), which scores notably higher. Another option is LOCUST SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Garden City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CRESCENT SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hempstead, see our Hempstead schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PROSPECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hempstead | 0.2 mi | 2.8 |
| BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hempstead | 0.4 mi | 4.6 |
| JOSEPH MCNEIL SCHOOL Hempstead | 0.6 mi | 3.5 |
| ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Hempstead | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| JACKSON MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hempstead | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| EVERGREEN CHARTER SCHOOL Hempstead | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| CRESCENT SCHOOL Hempstead | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| RHODES ACADEMY OF HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS Hempstead | 0.9 mi | 2.2 |
| HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL Hempstead | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| SACRED HEART ACADEMY Hempstead | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| DAVID PATERSON SCHOOL Hempstead | 0.8 mi | 3.5 |
| LAWRENCE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL Hempstead | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| GRAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Baldwin | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| HANC - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL Uniondale | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Uniondale | 1.2 mi | 4.5 |
| NORTHERN PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Uniondale | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL South Hempstead | 1.5 mi | 9.0 |
| LOCUST SCHOOL Garden City | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| ST MARTIN DE PORRES MARIANIST SCHOOL Uniondale | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| NASSAU BOCES Garden City | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11550 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,904
Median Home Value
$446,500
Median Rent
$1,647/mo
Population
60,658
College Educated
20.9%
Homeownership
48.1%
Avg Commute
32.6 min
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Median Age
37
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| MEXICO MIDDLE SCHOOL Mexico, NY | 4.3 |
| OSWEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL Oswego, NY | 4.3 |
| CAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Camden, NY | 4.2 |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Chestnut Ridge, NY | 4.2 |
| MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL Schenectady, NY | 4.2 |
| STEPHEN AND HARRIET MYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Albany, NY | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
What grades does Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School serve?
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 10th.
How many students attend Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School?
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 900 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School rank in NY?
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School ranks #4,061 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School a charter school?
No, Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School a Title I school?
No, Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School?
72.6% of students at Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 900
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.9%
- Phone
- (516) 434-4301
Resources & Links
District
HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 6,343
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,663
- District Rank
- #4 of 8
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