Middle Country Central School District

8 43rd St-adm Off
Centereach, NY 11720-2325
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Middle Country Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,364 students in Middle Country Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Middle Country Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
14 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
9,364 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
610 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Middle Country Central School District, which is ranked #638 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#612 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
49%
52%
42%
49%
82%
78%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
33%
30%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
48%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,531 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$261 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$277 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,846
$31,307
Spending / Student
$29,531
$32,183

Best Middle Country Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centereach High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14 43rd St
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,464 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Newfield High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
145 Marshall Dr
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,542 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
North Coleman Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
197 N Coleman Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8660
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Stagecoach School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
205 Dare Rd
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8730
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Dawnwood Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10 43rd St
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Selden Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Jefferson Ave
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Jericho Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34 N Coleman Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8600
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Eugene Auer Memorial School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17 Wing St
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 285-8500
Gr: 1-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Oxhead Road School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
144 Oxhead Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8700
Gr: 1-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Holbrook Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Holbrook Ave
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8560
Gr: 1-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Hawkins Path School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
485 Hawkins Rd
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8530
Gr: 1-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
New Lane Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15 New Ln
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8900
Gr: 1-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
27 N Bicycle Path
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 285-8800
Gr: PK-K | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
11 Unity Dr
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8760
Gr: PK-K | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Middle Country Central School District?
Middle Country Central School District manages 14 public schools serving 9,364 students.
What is the rank of Middle Country Central School District?
Middle Country Central School District is ranked #638 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Middle Country Central School District?
48% of Middle Country Central School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Middle Country Central School District?
Middle Country Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Middle Country Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,531 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,364 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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