Excellent
#551 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 12% in state
Berner Middle School
Middle School · Massapequa Union Free School District · Massapequa, NY
A Massapequa Union Free School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 CARMAN MILL RD, Massapequa, NY 11758
- Math 81% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berner Middle School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Berner Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$157,404
Median home value
$624,800
Median rent
$2,153/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund W Miles Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Mhs Ames CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 8–9 | 1.8 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Copiague Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 1,077 | Compare → |
| Seaford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 487 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Massapequa Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $32,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berner Middle School is listed in MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berner Middle School
Berner Middle School is a public middle school in Massapequa, NY, part of Massapequa Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,550 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #551 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berner Middle School
What grades does Berner Middle School serve?
Berner Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Berner Middle School?
Berner Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berner Middle School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berner Middle School rank in NY?
Berner Middle School ranks #551 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Berner Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berner Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Berner Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berner Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Berner Middle School a charter school?
No, Berner Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berner Middle School a Title I school?
No, Berner Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berner Middle School?
9.2% of students at Berner 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (516) 308-5701
- Area population (ZIP 11758)
- 54,741
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11758; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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