GREAT HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.gms.smithtown.k12.ny.us

750 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Great Hollow Middle School, located in Nesconset, New York, is a prominent educational institution within the Smithtown Central School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while preparing them for the transition to high school, placing a strong emphasis on core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, while offering various elective opportunities to promote well-rounded development.

Beyond academics, Great Hollow Middle School places significant value on the social and emotional growth of its student body. The school encourages participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, student government, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By promoting a culture of community and inclusion, the school strives to ensure that students feel connected and encouraged to explore their personal interests, ultimately aiming to cultivate responsible and engaged lifelong learners.

750

Total Students

73.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GREAT HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	524
Hispanic	106
Black	20
Asian	78
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
524 (69.9%)
Hispanic
106 (14.1%)
Asian
78 (10.4%)
Two or More
21 (2.8%)
Black
20 (2.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)382-2805
Website:	http://www.gms.smithtown.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 261

Grade 7 235

Grade 8 254