For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,076 students in 11552, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11552, NY are West Hempstead Secondary School and West Hempstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11552 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11552, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11552, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hempstead Secondary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3214
Grades: 7-12
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
West Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Nassau Blvd
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
West Hempstead, NY 11552
(516) 390-3160
Grades: 7-8
| 284 students
11552, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nassau House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
761 Woodfield St
West Hempstead, NY 11552
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11552, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11552, NY include West Hempstead Secondary School and West Hempstead Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11552?
2 public middle schools are located in 11552.
What is the racial composition of students in 11552?
11552 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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