Serving 655 students in grades 6-8, Ronkonkoma 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower 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 39% 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: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ronkonkoma Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ronkonkoma Middle School's student population of 655 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ronkonkoma Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ronkonkoma Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2757 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
61%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronkonkoma Middle School's ranking?
Ronkonkoma Middle School is ranked #2757 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ronkonkoma Middle School often compared to?
Ronkonkoma Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Connetquot High School, Oakdale-bohemia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ronkonkoma Middle School?
655 students attend Ronkonkoma Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ronkonkoma Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronkonkoma Middle School?
Ronkonkoma Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ronkonkoma Middle School offer ?
Ronkonkoma Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ronkonkoma Middle School part of?
Ronkonkoma Middle School is part of Connetquot Central School District.
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