Excellent
#266 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 6% in state
Garden City Middle School
Middle School · Garden City Union Free School District · Garden City, NY
A Garden City Union Free School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
98 CHERRY VALLEY AVE, Garden City, NY 11530
- Math 83% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden City Middle School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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
4.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garden City 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$202,841
Median home value
$987,800
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
70.9%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waldorf School of Garden CityPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| George Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 4–6 | 1.2 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,895 | Compare → |
| Mineola Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–7 | 1.4 mi | 656 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Garden City Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $28,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garden City Middle School is listed in GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden City Middle School
Garden City Middle School is a public middle school in Garden City, NY, part of Garden City Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,021 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden City Middle School
What grades does Garden City Middle School serve?
Garden City Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Garden City Middle School?
Garden City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,021 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden City Middle School rank in NY?
Garden City Middle School ranks #266 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Garden City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Garden City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden City Middle School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garden City Middle School a charter school?
No, Garden City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Garden City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden City Middle School?
4.1% of students at Garden City 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
- 1,021
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (516) 478-3000
- Area population (ZIP 11530)
- 28,041
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 11530; 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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