Port Jefferson Middle School

350 Old Post Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 231 students in grades 6-8, Port Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Port Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Port Jefferson Middle School's student population of 231 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Port Jefferson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Jefferson Middle School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#796 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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70-74%
55%
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80-84%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
77%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Port Jefferson Middle School's ranking?
Port Jefferson Middle School is ranked #796 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Port Jefferson Middle School?
231 students attend Port Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Port Jefferson Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Jefferson Middle School?
Port Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Port Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Port Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Jefferson Middle School part of?
Port Jefferson Middle School is part of Port Jefferson Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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