Grand Avenue Middle School

Grand Avenue Middle School serves 897 students in grades 7-8 in Bellmore, providing a focused two-year middle school experience with a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio supported by 75 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks in the 84th percentile statewide at #780 out of 4,758 New York schools. Students show strong literacy skills, with 76% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts across grade levels.

Math performance presents opportunities for growth, with 48% of students reaching proficiency standards. The school's academic score of 7.6 reflects its overall commitment to student achievement in this concentrated middle school environment. Grand Avenue Middle School draws from an affluent community where families demonstrate strong educational values, with 53% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a median household income of $167,039.

The low poverty rate of just 2.9% reflects the economic stability of the area, while median home values of $619,500 indicate families' significant investment in their neighborhood schools. The school operates within Bellmore's large suburban setting in Nassau County, serving a community of nearly 35,000 residents who prioritize education and family-centered living in this well-established Long Island community.