Felix V. Festa Middle School serves 2,234 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
2,234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
160 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
77%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Felix V. Festa Middle School?
2,234 students attend Felix V. Festa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Felix V. Festa Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Felix V. Festa Middle School?
Felix V. Festa Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Felix V. Festa Middle School offer ?
Felix V. Festa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Felix V. Festa Middle School part of?
Felix V. Festa Middle School is part of Clarkstown Central School District.
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