Nesaquake Middle School

479 Edgewood Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 499 students in grades 6-8, Nesaquake 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 19% 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: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nesaquake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Nesaquake Middle School's student population of 499 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Nesaquake Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nesaquake Middle School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#2072 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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44%
55%
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65-69%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nesaquake Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
81%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Nesaquake Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nesaquake Middle School's ranking?
Nesaquake Middle School is ranked #2072 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Nesaquake Middle School often compared to?
Nesaquake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Hollow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Nesaquake Middle School?
499 students attend Nesaquake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Nesaquake Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nesaquake Middle School?
Nesaquake Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nesaquake Middle School offer ?
Nesaquake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nesaquake Middle School part of?
Nesaquake Middle School is part of Smithtown Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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