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MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
14
Schools
9,404
Students
$29,941
Per-Pupil Spend
+109% nat'l
35.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 9,404 students across 14 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $29,941 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DAWNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,074
SELDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,058
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTEREACH HIGH SCHOOL09–121,475
NEWFIELD HIGH SCHOOL09–121,559
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,941+109% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
48%
State
47.9%
Local (property tax)
48.3%
Federal
3.8%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
9,404
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$30K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $29,941 per pupil — 109% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 14 public schools, serving a total of 9,404 students.
What is the graduation rate for MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $29,941 per pupil — 109% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
35% of students in MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.