Alfred G Berner Middle School in Massapequa, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Alfred G Berner Middle School is a suburban public school in Massapequa, New York that is part of Massapequa Union Free School District 23. It serves 1,467 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.3:1. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,467 Students

143 Teachers

50 Carman Mill Rd

Massapequa, NY 11758 View local requests

http://www.msd.k12.ny.us

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Alfred G Berner Middle School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

11%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Alfred G Berner Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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