Excellent
#220 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 5% in state
Great Neck North Middle School
Middle School · Great Neck Union Free School District · Great Neck, NY
A Great Neck Union Free School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
77 POLO RD, Great Neck, NY 11023
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Great Neck North Middle School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
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 74% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Great Neck North Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$151,544
Median home value
$1,143,800
College educated
67.7%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11023; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhasset Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Bell AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Jhs 67 Louis PasteurEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 946 | Compare → |
| PS Q811Enrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 518 | 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.
Great Neck Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $35,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Great Neck North Middle School is listed in GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Neck North Middle School
Great Neck North Middle School is a public middle school in Great Neck, NY, part of Great Neck Union Free School District, serving approximately 729 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Neck North Middle School
What grades does Great Neck North Middle School serve?
Great Neck North Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Great Neck North Middle School?
Great Neck North Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Neck North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Neck North Middle School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Neck North Middle School rank in NY?
Great Neck North Middle School ranks #220 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Great Neck North Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Neck North Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Great Neck North Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Neck North Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Great Neck North Middle School a charter school?
No, Great Neck North Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Neck North Middle School a Title I school?
No, Great Neck North Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Neck North Middle School?
21.3% of students at Great Neck North 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
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (516) 441-4500
- Area population (ZIP 11023)
- 9,824
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 11023; 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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