Serving 579 students in grades 7-8, J Taylor Finley 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 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J. Taylor Finley Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Huntington, NY, encompassing approximately 10 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
J Taylor Finley Middle School's student population of 579 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
579 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
30 acres
School Rankings
J Taylor Finley 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 J Taylor Finley Middle School is 0.59, 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
#2949 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J Taylor Finley Middle School's ranking?
J Taylor Finley Middle School is ranked #2949 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are J Taylor Finley Middle School often compared to?
J Taylor Finley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry L Stimson Middle School, Flower Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend J Taylor Finley Middle School?
579 students attend J Taylor Finley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of J Taylor Finley Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% 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 J Taylor Finley Middle School?
J Taylor Finley Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does J Taylor Finley Middle School offer ?
J Taylor Finley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J Taylor Finley Middle School part of?
J Taylor Finley Middle School is part of Huntington Union Free School District.
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