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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 11530

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School

1,034

Students

5-star school

Top rankedGarden City Middle School82^nd of 1,500 New York middle schools

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Garden City Middle School up 19 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 11530 zip code is home to a single outstanding middle school, Garden City Middle School, which consistently ranks among the top 5.5% of middle schools in New York state. This Garden City Union Free School District institution boasts exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that significantly exceed state and district averages.

Garden City Middle School's statewide ranking of 82nd out of 1,500 middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year is a testament to its academic excellence. The school's students consistently achieve high test scores, with 94.59% of 7th-graders proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 56.47%. This level of performance is supported by the school's high spending per student, at $21,120 in the 2023-2024 school year, and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, indicating a well-resourced and personalized learning environment.

While the data suggests that Garden City Middle School serves a relatively affluent community, with only 4.11% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's exceptional academic outcomes are a testament to its commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students. The school's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its sustained performance over multiple years make it a standout choice for families seeking an exceptional middle school experience in the 11530 zip code.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garden City Middle School	Public	6-8	98 Cherry Valley Ave	Garden City	11530	Nassau County	Garden City Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(516) 478-3000	1,034	81	12.6	4.5%	787 (76.1%)	9 (0.9%)	80 (7.7%)	137 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (1.9%)	94	82^nd of 1500 public middle schools	94.5%		92.7	101^st of 1504 public middle schools	93.3%	19	100.0	100.0	74.4	82.0	77.0	90.3	94.6	86.2	73.3	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	$29,675	$362	$29,313

Cities Near Zip Code 11530

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Floral Park	0.11 mi	8	163^rd
Stewart Manor	0.37 mi	1	136^th
Elmont	0.57 mi	5	274^th
Garden City	0.98 mi	8	13^th
Franklin Square	1.16 mi	6	291^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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