Serving 590 students in grades 6-8, Oregon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oregon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oregon Middle School's student population of 590 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oregon Middle School is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
43%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
43%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Oregon Middle School?
590 students attend Oregon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Oregon Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oregon Middle School?
Oregon Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oregon Middle School offer ?
Oregon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oregon Middle School part of?
Oregon Middle School is part of Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District.
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