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#1971 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 42% in state
Long Beach Middle School
Middle School · Long Beach City School District · Long Beach, NY
A Long Beach City School District middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
239 LIDO BLVD, Long Beach, NY 11561
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Long Beach Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Long Beach 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,903
Median home value
$676,600
Median rent
$2,462/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| School 9m-oceanside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Baldwin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 999 | Compare → |
| Lynbrook South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 375 | 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.
Long Beach City School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $39,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Long Beach Middle School is listed in LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Long Beach Middle School
Long Beach Middle School is a public middle school in Long Beach, NY, part of Long Beach City School District, serving approximately 668 students in grades 5th-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,971 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long Beach Middle School
What grades does Long Beach Middle School serve?
Long Beach Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Long Beach Middle School?
Long Beach Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Middle School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Long Beach Middle School rank in NY?
Long Beach Middle School ranks #1,971 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Long Beach Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Long Beach Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Long Beach Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Beach Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Long Beach Middle School a charter school?
No, Long Beach Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Long Beach Middle School a Title I school?
No, Long Beach Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long Beach Middle School?
18.0% of students at Long Beach 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (516) 897-2166
- Area population (ZIP 11561)
- 38,847
- Area average commute
- 41.7 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 11561; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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