Academy Charter School vs Garden City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Charter School
Hempstead · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,003 students
Garden City Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
| Measure | Academy Charter School Hempstead, New York | Garden City Middle School Garden City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #24 of 785 |
| National rank | – | #164 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,003 | 1,034 |
| Enrollment | 2,003 | 1,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 4.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 89% |
| city | Hempstead | Garden City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.5% vs 84.4%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.3).
- •Academy Charter School is the larger school with 2,003 students compared with 1,034.
- •Academy Charter School is a charter school while Garden City Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy Charter School better than Garden City Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy Charter School and Garden City Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and Garden City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Charter School: 2,003. Garden City Middle School: 1,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Charter School and Garden City Middle School rank in New York?
Academy Charter School is unranked and Garden City Middle School is 24th of 785 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).