COPIAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.copiague.k12.ny.us

1,081 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Copiague Middle School, located at 2650 Great Neck Road in Copiague, New York, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Copiague Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that addresses the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of students in the middle grades. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs, the institution aims to bridge the transition between elementary school and the more rigorous demands of high school, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility.

As part of the broader Copiague school community, the middle school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and home-school partnerships. Through its digital resources and administrative initiatives, the school strives to keep families informed and involved in the educational process. The institution prioritizes preparing students for success in a global society by promoting a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic achievement, ensuring that all students are well-equipped for their future educational and professional endeavors.

1,081

Total Students

90.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COPIAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	743
Black	199
Asian	16
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
743 (68.7%)
Black
199 (18.4%)
White
100 (9.3%)
Two or More
20 (1.9%)
Asian
16 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)842-4011
Website:	http://www.copiague.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	614
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 328

Grade 7 418

Grade 8 335