BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.msd.k12.ny.us

1,487 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Berner Middle School, located at 50 Carman Mill Road in Massapequa, New York, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Massapequa Union Free School District. As a dedicated middle school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education by providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, elective opportunities, and the cultivation of essential study skills needed for future success.

In addition to its standard academic programming, Berner Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school offers a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and enrichment activities that encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative relationships with their peers. By integrating rigorous academic standards with a commitment to student well-being, Berner Middle School aims to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens within the Massapequa community and beyond.

1,487

Total Students

161.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,237
Hispanic	154
Black	11
Asian	32
Two or More	53

White
1,237 (83.2%)
Hispanic
154 (10.4%)
Two or More
53 (3.6%)
Asian
32 (2.2%)
Black
11 (0.7%)

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:	MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)308-5701
Website:	http://www.msd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	161.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 467

Grade 7 478

Grade 8 522

Ungraded 20