Nesaquake Middle School
Nesaquake Middle School serves 609 students in grades 6-8.
Nesaquake Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Nesaquake Middle School's student population of 609 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 609 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nesaquake Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nesaquake Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1410 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 87% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smithtown Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nesaquake Middle School is Smithtown High School East (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Great Hollow Middle School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dogwood Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Smithtown Dogwood Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 390 students10
0.7 miles
50 Dogwood Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4255 0.7 K-5 390 - Saint James Smithtown High School East Math: 98% | Reading: 98%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,575 student10
0.9 miles
10 School St
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2705 0.9 9-12 1,575 - Smithtown Smithtown Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 447 students10
1.3 miles
51 Lawrence Ave
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4505 1.3 K-5 447 - Saint James Saint James Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 547 students10
1.5 miles
580 Lake Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-4455 1.5 K-5 547 - Nesconset Great Hollow Middle School Math: 71% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 977 students10
2.2 miles
150 Southern Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 382-2805 2.2 6-8 977
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