ROBERT M FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.glencoveschools.org

691 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Robert M. Finley Middle School, located in Glen Cove, New York, serves as the primary middle school for the Glen Cove City School District. It acts as a transitional academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of the high school curriculum. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these formative adolescent years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to offer a comprehensive education, incorporating core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside a variety of elective opportunities. Beyond academics, Robert M. Finley Middle School encourages student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs. By prioritizing a well-rounded experience, the school aims to prepare its students to become responsible, engaged citizens while equipping them with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

691

Total Students

72.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERT M FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	487
Black	50
Asian	22
Two or More	18

Hispanic
487 (70.5%)
White
114 (16.5%)
Black
50 (7.2%)
Asian
22 (3.2%)
Two or More
18 (2.6%)

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:	GLEN COVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)801-7510
Website:	http://www.glencoveschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 247

Grade 7 208

Grade 8 228

Ungraded 8