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WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

2030 UDALL RD, BAY SHORE, NY 11706BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
848
Students
Total enrolled
$26,171
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 82% vs nat'l
11.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 27% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 848 students in grades 06–08 in BAY SHORE, New York.
82% above average funding
District spends $26,171 per pupil, 82% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in BAY SHORE, New York, serving grades 06–08 with 848 students. The district invests $26,171 per student — 82% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

848
Total Students
11.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
78%
Free Lunch
75
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution438 male · 410 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility78%
National avg 52% · 660 students
Student Composition
81%
10%
Asian4%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino81%
Black10%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360528000263

Academic Outcomes at WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 73th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11706

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,171Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,171
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,515
Student Support$4,972
Administration$3,140
Operations$3,926
Other$2,617
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,171 spent per student, an estimated $11,594 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
22%
State government
62.2%
Local (property tax)
21.6%
Federal programs
16.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,171/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 78% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTWIN PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Middle
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOLNORTH MIDDLE SCHOOLSOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
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High School
BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySuffolk County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (631)434-2371
NCES ID: 360528000263
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BAY SHORE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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4,641 students · 09–12
80% FRL
Other
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84% FRL
Mid
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1,159 students · 06–08
87% FRL
Mid
NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
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86% FRL
Mid
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Elem
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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● 48 opp81% FRL
Elem
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942 students · 01–05
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Elem
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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District School Rankings
Location
2030 UDALL RD, BAY SHORE, NY 11706
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.