Best Public Schools in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Summary:

The city of Lake Ronkonkoma, New York is home to 3 schools that are part of the Sachem Central School District. This includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Based on the available data, Sachem High School North stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with higher proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams and a higher graduation rate compared to district and state averages.

While Sachem High School North excels academically, the middle and elementary schools in the district show lower proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, compared to state averages. This suggests potential opportunities for improvement in the earlier grades to better prepare students for success in high school. Additionally, Sachem High School North has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, which may impact student learning and achievement.

The data also reveals disparities in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, with the middle school and high school having higher spending and lower student-teacher ratios compared to the elementary school. Ensuring equitable distribution of resources and support across all schools could help address the performance gaps observed within the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hiawatha School	Public	K-5	97 Patchogue-Holbrook Rd	Lake Ronkonkoma	11779	Suffolk County	Sachem Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 471-1830	603	45	13.4	35.7%	307 (50.9%)	23 (3.8%)	181 (30.0%)	63 (10.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.8%)	30	1744^th of 2445 public elementary schools	28.7%		33.4	1639^th of 2439 public elementary schools	32.8%	105												17.7	43.2	25.8				32.4	63.6	32.0				25.9		97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	$17,231	$1,590	$15,641
Sachem High School North	Public	9-12	212 Smith Rd	Lake Ronkonkoma	11779	Suffolk County	Sachem Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 471-1400	1,923	167	11.5	25.3%	1,299 (67.6%)	78 (4.1%)	361 (18.8%)	118 (6.1%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	60 (3.1%)	64.9	439^th of 1242 public high schools	64.7%		68.3	370^th of 1228 public high schools	69.9%	69	42.9	72.2	87.9	94.4	54.9	54.5	85.4	81.1	49.2	88.8	73.8															99.4	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.8	99.7	99.7	$18,761	$1,342	$17,418
Samoset Middle School	Public	6-8	51 School St	Lake Ronkonkoma	11779	Suffolk County	Sachem Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 471-1700	892	83	10.6	31.3%	571 (64.0%)	44 (4.9%)	187 (21.0%)	53 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.8%)	47	770^th of 1504 public middle schools	48.8%		56.5	592^nd of 1500 public middle schools	60.5%	178						100.0					100.0				24.4	42.2	62.0				51.2	64.6	39.1		23.1	99.6	99.8	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.8	100.0	99.8	$20,262	$1,610	$18,651

Cities Near Lake Ronkonkoma

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ronkonkoma	0.2 mi	5	375^th
Lake Grove	1.66 mi	3	319^th
Nesconset	1.94 mi	2	54^th
Holbrook	2.2 mi	5	391^st
Bohemia	2.63 mi	4	224^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Sachem High School North

Samoset Middle School

Hiawatha School

Cities Near Lake Ronkonkoma