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LONGWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

41 YAPHANK MIDDLE ISLAND RD, MIDDLE ISLAND, NY 11953LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
1,290
Students
Total enrolled
$29,649
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 107% vs nat'l
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,290 students in grades 05–06 in MIDDLE ISLAND, New York.
107% above average funding
District spends $29,649 per pupil, 107% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LONGWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a very large middle in MIDDLE ISLAND, New York, serving grades 05–06 with 1,290 students. The district invests $29,649 per student — 107% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at LONGWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,290
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
86
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution684 male · 606 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 636 students
Student Composition
39%
34%
18%
Asian2%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino34%
Black18%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 361923004513

Academic Outcomes at LONGWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11953

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,649Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$29,649
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$13,046
Student Support$5,633
Administration$3,558
Operations$4,447
Other$2,965
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $29,649 spent per student, an estimated $13,135 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
51%
State government
40.6%
Local (property tax)
51.1%
Federal programs
8.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $29,649/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CORAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLC E WALTERS SCHOOLRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWEST MIDDLE ISLAND SCHOOL
↓
Middle
LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
↓
High School
LONGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountySuffolk County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (631)345-2736
NCES ID: 361923004513
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MIDDLE ISLAND 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.

More in LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
LONGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
2,977 students · 09–12
● 43 opp44% FRL
Mid
LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,388 students · 07–08
● 43 opp48% FRL
Elem
CORAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
914 students · PK–04
53% FRL
Elem
C E WALTERS SCHOOL
795 students · KG–04
● 50 opp49% FRL
Elem
RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
719 students · KG–04
● 46 opp44% FRL
Elem
WEST MIDDLE ISLAND SCHOOL
642 students · KG–04
● 43 opp46% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
41 YAPHANK MIDDLE ISLAND RD, MIDDLE ISLAND, NY 11953
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.