Serving 1,097 students in grades 6-8, Copiague 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 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,097 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Copiague Middle School's student population of 1,097 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,097 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Copiague Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copiague Middle School is 0.51, 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
#3663 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copiague Middle School's ranking?
Copiague Middle School is ranked #3663 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Copiague Middle School?
1,097 students attend Copiague Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Copiague Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Copiague Middle School?
Copiague Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Copiague Middle School offer ?
Copiague Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Copiague Middle School part of?
Copiague Middle School is part of Copiague Union Free School District.
School Reviews
1 1/20/2020
Most teachers here at this school are great.One teacher was talking bad about my daughter when she is not in her class.It is very unprofessional and i dont agree with it at all.
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