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Best-Resourced Schools in Massapequa, NY

8 public K-12 schools in Massapequa from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

8 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Massapequa's 8 public schools is Berner Middle School, scoring 54/100, against a city average of 55.4/100. Computed live across every Massapequa campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Massapequa, NY, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

8
Schools
6,137
Students
55.4/100
Avg Quality
11.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Massapequa Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Massapequa, NY enrolls 6,137 students across 8 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 11.3:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 55.4/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Massapequa on this index is Berner Middle School, at 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 1,487 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Massapequa spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Berner Middle School accounts for 24.2% of all Massapequa public-school enrollment

That concentration means Massapequa-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: Middle. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Massapequa school enrollment varies 4.1× across entities

Massapequa school enrollment ranges from 359 students (lowest) to 1,487 students (highest), a spread of 1,128 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Massapequa student-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 — low (typically associated with smaller schools or per-school staffing investment that often correlates with stronger per-student supports)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Massapequa

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Charles E Schwarting School 36.4/100
  2. 2 Unqua Elementary School 34.1/100
  3. 3 Plainedge Senior High School 33.9/100
  4. 4 Fairfield Elementary School 33.8/100
  5. 5 Mhs Ames Campus 33.4/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Massapequa, NY?

The highest-ranked school in Massapequa is Berner Middle School with a quality score of 54/100. There are 8 public schools in Massapequa with 6,137 total students.

How many schools are in Massapequa, NY?

Massapequa has 8 public schools with a total enrollment of 6,137 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 11.3:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.