Serving 464 students in grades 6-8, Saxton 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 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saxton Middle School's student population of 464 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Saxton Middle School is 0.59, 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)
60-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
47%
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
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 schools are Saxton Middle School often compared to?
Saxton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Ocean Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Saxton Middle School?
464 students attend Saxton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Saxton Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saxton Middle School?
Saxton Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saxton Middle School offer ?
Saxton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saxton Middle School part of?
Saxton Middle School is part of Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District.
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