At a glance
Reported students
691
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
361
Robert M Finley Middle School: 691 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
9.5:1 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
- 719
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Robert M Finley Middle School
Robert M Finley Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Glen Cove. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Glen Cove City School District. NCES reports 691 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, close to 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 (70.5%) and White (16.5%). English learners represent 14.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Robert M Finley Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.65 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 3 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
- 14.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.5%
- Hispanic70.5%
- Black7.2%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
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 Glen Cove City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Deasy School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
367 reported students
Landing School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
355 reported students
Gribbin School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
334 reported students
Connolly School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
329 reported students
Glen Cove High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,060 reported students
Public schools near Robert M Finley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Valley Middle School Middle · Locust Valley Central School District | 06–10 | 427 | 2.2 mi |
| North Shore Middle School Middle · North Shore Central School District | 06–08 | 642 | 2.4 mi |
| Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School Middle · Port Washington Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,213 | 4.1 mi |
| Oyster Bay Middle School Middle · Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District | 07–09 | 205 | 5.4 mi |
| Roslyn Middle School Middle · Roslyn Union Free School District | 06–09 | 802 | 6.1 mi |
| Manhasset Middle School Middle · Manhasset Union Free School District | 07–08 | 541 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Robert M Finley Middle School
What grades does Robert M Finley Middle School serve?
Robert M Finley Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Glen Cove City School District.
How many students attend Robert M Finley Middle School?
Robert M Finley Middle School reported 691 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 719 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Robert M Finley Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 691 students and 72.65 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 Robert M Finley Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Robert M Finley Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Glen Cove City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Robert M Finley Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.8% 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 Robert M Finley Middle School in?
Robert M Finley Middle School is part of Glen Cove City School District, based in Glen Cove, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Robert M Finley Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Locust Valley Middle School (2.2 mi), North Shore Middle School (2.4 mi), Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.