Hampton Bays Middle School

70 Ponquogue Ave
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 570 students in grades 5-8, Hampton Bays 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% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Hampton Bays Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hampton Bays, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 31.4 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from within the zone, which reaches up to 7.1 miles from its furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hampton Bays Middle School's student population of 570 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Hampton Bays 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 Hampton Bays Middle School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3191 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

29%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
68%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

White
30%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
70%
0.45

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%

Showing 2015–2024. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hampton Bays Middle School's ranking?
Hampton Bays Middle School is ranked #3191 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hampton Bays Middle School often compared to?
Hampton Bays Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Moriches Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hampton Bays Middle School?
570 students attend Hampton Bays Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hampton Bays Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hampton Bays Middle School?
Hampton Bays Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hampton Bays Middle School offer ?
Hampton Bays Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hampton Bays Middle School part of?
Hampton Bays Middle School is part of Hampton Bays Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Hampton Bays Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hampton Bays, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 31.4 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from within the zone, which reaches up to 7.1 miles from its furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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