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Grand Avenue Middle School

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Grand Avenue Middle School is a public middle school located in Bellmore, New York, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 915 students. The school is part of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, which is ranked 95 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grand Avenue Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with 65.87% of 7th graders and 69.44% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 68.29% and 73.03%, respectively. In math, 80% of 7th graders and 51.06% of 8th graders were proficient or better, outperforming the district averages. The school's students also excel in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and 98.4% proficiency in Earth Science, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby Merrick Avenue Middle School, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (17.6%) and Asian (10.71%) students. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 10.6% in 2022-2023, compared to higher rates in some nearby schools like Woodland Middle School (26.41%) and Caroline G Atkinson School (65.41%).

Grand Avenue Middle School's higher per-student spending of $19,119 in 2022-2023, compared to the district average of $22,250 for Merrick Avenue Middle School and the state average of $13,566 for Woodland Middle School, suggests a focus on providing quality educational resources and support for students. The school has maintained a strong academic performance, ranking in the top 15% of New York middle schools for the past several years, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, making it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2301 Grand Ave
       Bellmore, NY  11710-3397

(516) 992-1100

District: Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,119 Help


Students who attend Grand Avenue Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wellington C Mepham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  915

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Hispanic:
17.6%
Asian:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.6% Help


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Compare Details Grand Avenue Middle School ranks better than 85.3% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), Hispanic (17.6%), Asian (10.7%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Avenue Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Avenue Middle School is $19,119.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Grand Avenue Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Avenue Middle School 221st of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Grand Avenue Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District 95th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grand Avenue Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Grand Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.47 80th 1095 92.7%
2007 87.13 75th 1123 93.3%
2008 85.29 82nd 1185 93.1%
2009 81.74 120th 1224 90.2%
2010 83.22 162nd 1243 87.0%
2011 86.37 130th 1295 90.0%
2012 83.22 182nd 1337 86.4%
2013 78.97 232nd 1373 83.1%
2014 82.10 172nd 1401 87.7%
2015 79.32 212th 1407 84.9%
2016 79.14 226th 1429 84.2%
2017 72.13 332nd 1455 77.2%
2018 79.23 251st 1438 82.5%
2019 81.88 218th 1439 84.9%
2021 82.08 159th 1242 87.2%
2022 77.09 261st 1479 82.4%
2023 81.65 221st 1500 85.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grand Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.48 282nd 1170 75.9%
2019 73.01 150th 1139 86.8%
2021 65.72 103rd 522 80.3%
2022 64.80 262nd 1283 79.6%
2023 74.74 183rd 1307 86.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.56 263rd 1245 78.9%
2019 47.24 548th 1241 55.8%
2021 67.28 214th 935 77.1%
2022 82.68 138th 1306 89.4%
2023 74.34 232nd 1288 82.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Grand Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.84 245th 1353 81.9%
2019 85.59 159th 1370 88.4%
2021 86.88 90th 1066 91.6%
2022 70.64 336th 1454 76.9%
2023 77.99 262nd 1463 82.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Grand Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.13 239th 1352 82.3%
2019 77.04 256th 1366 81.3%
2021 72.83 224th 1071 79.1%
2022 80.20 221st 1455 84.8%
2023 82.74 183rd 1464 87.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Grand Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.15 201st 374 46.3%
2019 57.84 162nd 369 56.1%
2021 57.42 111th 236 53.0%
2022 48.79 224th 381 41.2%
2023 48.77 230th 388 40.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grand Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.13 118th 810 85.4%
2019 84.83 80th 826 90.3%
2021 74.98 75th 449 83.3%
2022 72.23 173rd 914 81.1%
2023 83.26 110th 943 88.3%
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Rank History for White students at Grand Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.15 209th 763 72.6%
2019 70.51 205th 716 71.4%
2021 75.54 122nd 614 80.1%
2022 62.89 255th 748 65.9%
2023 76.46 171st 772 77.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Grand Avenue Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 780 6 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1990 798 6 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1991 838 7 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 869
1992 799 11 24 13 0 n/a n/a 0 847
1993 787 13 29 11 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1994 787 14 32 14 0 n/a n/a 0 847
1995 814 14 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 859
1996 814 14 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 859
1997 797 18 16 20 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1998 805 18 20 19 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1999 764 19 33 24 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2000 815 16 28 24 0 n/a n/a 0 883
2001 958 5 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 985
2002 1028 11 22 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1074
2003 1028 11 22 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1074
2004 998 21 39 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1083
2005 978 14 35 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
2006 1003 14 30 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1077
2007 982 15 45 35 0 n/a n/a 0 1077
2008 997 13 29 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1078
2009 1027 12 29 35 0 n/a n/a 0 1103
2010 976 17 43 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
2011 908 19 56 33 0 0 2 0 1018
2012 842 19 54 23 2 2 2 0 944
2013 874 29 45 9 5 3 2 0 967
2014 842 21 53 35 5 0 2 0 958
2015 766 10 57 78 3 0 6 0 920
2016 751 14 60 92 3 0 13 0 933
2017 749 18 62 95 4 4 16 0 948
2018 719 24 62 98 3 2 16 0 924
2019 731 19 58 106 8 3 14 0 939
2020 728 30 59 120 4 2 15 0 958
2021 666 32 66 113 2 1 15 0 895
2022 618 19 80 134 5 1 13 0 870
2023 614 23 98 161 3 0 16 0 915

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grand Avenue Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 798 52.4 15.2 n/a
1990 827 56.7 14.5 n/a
1991 869 57.6 15.0 n/a
1992 847 57.4 14.7 n/a
1993 840 46.8 17.9 n/a
1994 847 47.9 17.7 1.4
1995 859 52.4 16.4 2.1
1996 859 52.4 16.4 2.1
1997 851 52.5 16.2 2
1998 862 50.4 17.1 2.2
1999 840 51.4 16.3 1.7
2000 883 53.4 16.5 1.9
2001 985 60.3 16.3 2.6
2002 1074 62.1 17.3 2.7
2003 1074 62.1 17.3 2.7
2004 1083 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1054 63.2 16.7 2.7
2006 1077 72.0 15.0 2.1
2007 1077 71.2 15.1 2
2008 1078 71.8 15.0 3.3
2009 1103 75.8 14.6 3.3
2010 1072 75.8 14.1 3.6
2011 1018 77.7 13.0 4.5
2012 944 65.8 14.3 5.8
2013 967 65.7 14.7 8.1
2014 958 65.2 14.6 8.7
2015 920 62.0 14.8 8.9
2016 933 59.0 15.8 12.2
2017 948 61.5 15.4 12.4
2018 924 62.0 14.9 11.7
2019 939 57.0 16.4 11.2
2020 958 81.0 11.8 12.4
2021 895 74.2 12.0 9.3
2022 870 71.1 12.2 10.9
2023 915 74.0 12.3 10.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grand Avenue Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 798 52.4 15.2 n/a
1990 827 56.7 14.5 n/a
1991 869 57.6 15.0 n/a
1992 847 57.4 14.7 n/a
1993 840 46.8 17.9 n/a
1994 847 47.9 17.7 1.4
1995 859 52.4 16.4 2.1
1996 859 52.4 16.4 2.1
1997 851 52.5 16.2 2
1998 862 50.4 17.1 2.2
1999 840 51.4 16.3 1.7
2000 883 53.4 16.5 1.9
2001 985 60.3 16.3 2.6
2002 1074 62.1 17.3 2.7
2003 1074 62.1 17.3 2.7
2004 1083 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1054 63.2 16.7 2.7
2006 1077 72.0 15.0 2.1
2007 1077 71.2 15.1 2
2008 1078 71.8 15.0 3.3
2009 1103 75.8 14.6 3.3
2010 1072 75.8 14.1 3.6
2011 1018 77.7 13.0 4.5
2012 944 65.8 14.3 5.8
2013 967 65.7 14.7 8.1
2014 958 65.2 14.6 8.7
2015 920 62.0 14.8 8.9
2016 933 59.0 15.8 12.2
2017 948 61.5 15.4 12.4
2018 924 62.0 14.9 11.7
2019 939 57.0 16.4 11.2
2020 958 81.0 11.8 12.4
2021 895 74.2 12.0 9.3
2022 870 71.1 12.2 10.9
2023 915 74.0 12.3 10.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Grand Avenue Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.5%99.5%
201499.3%0.5%0.0%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.3%99.5%
201599.4%0.4%0.1%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201699.2%0.6%0.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.2%99.2%
201799.0%0.6%0.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%
201898.2%0.9%0.3%99.5%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.5%99.0%99.2%
201996.9%0.0%0.0%99.0%98.9%99.0%99.1%99.5%98.9%98.8%
202099.6%0.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grand Avenue Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $428 (2.3%) $17,930 (97.7%) $18,358
2020 $361 (2.1%) $17,059 (97.9%) $17,420
2021 $578 (3.1%) $18,131 (96.9%) $18,709
2022 $553 (2.8%) $19,166 (97.2%) $19,719
2023 $262 (1.4%) $18,857 (98.6%) $19,119

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Avenue Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 218th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 221st of 1500 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Avenue Middle School)5865.9
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District)6068.3
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Grand Avenue Middle School)6880
 12%
   7th Grade Math (Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District)7179.3
 8.3%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Avenue Middle School)6369.4
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District)6773
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Grand Avenue Middle School)2751.1
 24.1%
   8th Grade Math (Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District)2550
 25%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Grand Avenue Middle School)99.6100
 0.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District)95.993.1
 2.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Grand Avenue Middle School)99.698.4
 1.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District)8888.6
 0.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students939915
 2.6%
African American1923
 21.1%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian5898
 69%
Hispanic106161
 51.9%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White731614
 16%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.2%10.6%
 0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Avenue Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 915 students attended Grand Avenue Middle School.

Students at Grand Avenue Middle School are 67% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Grand Avenue Middle School ranks 221st of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Grand Avenue Middle School usually go on to attend Wellington C Mepham High School


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