Serving 691 students in grades 6-8, Oldfield Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oldfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oldfield Middle School's student population of 691 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oldfield Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oldfield Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1380 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
68%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oldfield Middle School's ranking?
Oldfield Middle School is ranked #1380 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Oldfield Middle School often compared to?
Oldfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Taylor Finley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Oldfield Middle School?
691 students attend Oldfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Oldfield Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oldfield Middle School?
Oldfield Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oldfield Middle School offer ?
Oldfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oldfield Middle School part of?
Oldfield Middle School is part of Harborfields Central School District.
School Reviews
1 4/20/2021
3/10 I wouldn't recommend, cool students is but bad learning.
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