At a glance
Reported students
1,081
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
90.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Copiague Middle School: 1,081 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,099
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Copiague Middle School
Copiague Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Copiague. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Copiague Union Free School District. NCES reports 1,081 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (68.7%) and Black (18.4%). English learners represent 17.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Copiague Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 90.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.3%
- Hispanic68.7%
- Black18.4%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Copiague Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Susan E Wiley School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
611 reported students
Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,567 reported students
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
465 reported students
Great Neck Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Deauville Gardens West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
427 reported students
Public schools near Copiague Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund W Miles Middle School Middle · Amityville Union Free School District | 06–08 | 592 | 0.9 mi |
| Lindenhurst Middle School Middle · Lindenhurst Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,260 | 1.8 mi |
| Berner Middle School Middle · Massapequa Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,487 | 2 mi |
| West Babylon Junior High School Middle · West Babylon Union Free School District | 06–08 | 817 | 3 mi |
| Howitt School Middle · Farmingdale Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,180 | 3.6 mi |
| Milton L Olive Middle School Middle · Wyandanch Union Free School District | 06–08 | 546 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Copiague Middle School
What grades does Copiague Middle School serve?
Copiague Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Copiague Union Free School District.
How many students attend Copiague Middle School?
Copiague Middle School reported 1,081 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,099 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Copiague Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 1,081 students and 90.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Copiague Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Copiague Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Copiague Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Copiague Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Copiague Middle School in?
Copiague Middle School is part of Copiague Union Free School District, based in Copiague, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Copiague Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edmund W Miles Middle School (0.9 mi), Lindenhurst Middle School (1.8 mi), Berner Middle School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.