Serving 297 students in grades 6-8, Center Moriches 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Center Moriches Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 12.6 square miles in Center Moriches, NY. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest area located about 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center Moriches Middle School's student population of 297 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
297 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Center Moriches Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Moriches Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2328 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
64%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Moriches Middle School's ranking?
Center Moriches Middle School is ranked #2328 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Center Moriches Middle School often compared to?
Center Moriches Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Bays Middle School, Center Moriches High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Center Moriches Middle School?
297 students attend Center Moriches Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Center Moriches Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Moriches Middle School?
Center Moriches Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center Moriches Middle School offer ?
Center Moriches Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Center Moriches Middle School part of?
Center Moriches Middle School is part of Center Moriches Union Free School District.
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