HUNTERS POINT COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

1-50 51ST AVE
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101

www.hunterspointcms.org

397 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hunters Point Community Middle School (HPCMS) is a well-regarded public middle school located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its strong focus on community, academic rigor, and social-emotional development. It operates with a mission to foster a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to think critically, engage in creative problem-solving, and develop a sense of responsibility toward their peers and the broader local community.

The school is noted for its diverse student body and a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities. HPCMS prides itself on its dedicated faculty and a culture that promotes inclusivity and active family engagement. By integrating personalized instruction with project-based learning, the school aims to prepare its students for the demands of high school and beyond, while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and character growth.

397

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HUNTERS POINT COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	210
Black	48
Asian	45
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
210 (52.9%)
White
70 (17.6%)
Black
48 (12.1%)
Asian
45 (11.3%)
Two or More
21 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (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:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
Phone:	(718)609-3300
Website:	http://www.hunterspointcms.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 142

Grade 7 117

Grade 8 138