Is Center Moriches Middle School a good school?

Center Moriches Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.1% of New York middle schools.

How many students attend Center Moriches Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Center Moriches Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Center Moriches Middle School?

Students at Center Moriches Middle School are 63% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Center Moriches Middle School attend?

Students who attend Center Moriches Middle School usually go on to attend Center Moriches High School

Center Moriches Middle School

Summary:

Center Moriches Middle School is a public middle school serving 325 students in grades 6-8 in the Center Moriches Union Free School District in Center Moriches, New York. The school's student population is predominantly White (63.38%), with significant Hispanic (24.31%) and Native American (6.15%) populations.

Academically, Center Moriches Middle School has struggled, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math significantly below state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 13.51% of 6th graders were proficient in ELA, 38.46% of 7th graders were proficient in ELA, and 0% of 8th graders were proficient in Math. This performance is also lower than the East Moriches Union Free School District and nearby schools like Albert G Prodell Middle School. The school's statewide ranking has declined from the top 35% in 2020-2021 to the bottom 20% in 2022-2023, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 1 out of 5.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While White students perform relatively better, ranking in the top 40% of New York middle schools, Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform in the bottom 5-10% of schools. The school also struggles with its low-income and special education student populations. Despite spending more per student ($22,537 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, the higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for Center Moriches Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

311 Frowein Rd
Center Moriches, NY 11934

(631) 878-2519

District: Center Moriches Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1228^th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,537

Students who attend Center Moriches Middle School usually attend:

High:

Center Moriches High School

Feeder schools for Center Moriches Middle School:

Elementary:

Clayton Huey Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.4%

Hispanic:

24.3%

American Indian:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Center Moriches Middle School ranks worse than 81.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), Hispanic (24.3%), American Indian (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center Moriches Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Center Moriches Middle School employs 30.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center Moriches Middle School is $22,537.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Center Moriches Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Center Moriches Middle School 1228^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Center Moriches Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Center Moriches Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Center Moriches Union Free School District 616^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Center Moriches Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	62.55	465^th	1095	57.5%
2007	70.72	362^nd	1123	67.8%
2008	73.81	333^rd	1185	71.9%
2009	74.08	322^nd	1224	73.7%
2010	66.13	485^th	1243	61.0%
2011	62.35	543^rd	1295	58.1%
2012	61.26	568^th	1337	57.5%
2013	56.74	554^th	1373	59.7%
2014	44.73	767^th	1401	45.3%
2015	50.21	658^th	1407	53.2%
2016	41.08	828^th	1429	42.1%
2017	32.69	995^th	1455	31.6%
2018	31.24	1015^th	1438	29.4%
2019	42.33	784^th	1439	45.5%
2021	58.14	434^th	1242	65.1%
2022	47.14	746^th	1479	49.6%
2023	23.74	1228^th	1500	18.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Center Moriches Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.45	584^th	591	1.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Center Moriches Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	63.64	240^th	1170	79.5%
2019	44.48	512^th	1139	55.0%
2023	34.14	879^th	1307	32.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Center Moriches Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	11.47	1212^th	1245	2.7%
2019	25.41	1002^nd	1241	19.3%
2021	28.70	725^th	935	22.5%
2022	12.67	1252^nd	1306	4.1%
2023	12.81	1225^th	1288	4.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Center Moriches Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	25.34	1100^th	1353	18.7%
2019	33.90	935^th	1370	31.8%
2021	42.22	606^th	1066	43.2%
2022	45.96	765^th	1454	47.4%
2023	28.95	1112^th	1463	24.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Center Moriches Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	39.50	820^th	1352	39.3%
2019	54.22	553^rd	1366	59.5%
2021	65.01	287^th	1071	73.2%
2022	47.55	702^nd	1455	51.8%
2023	27.47	1128^th	1464	23.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Center Moriches Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.71	797^th	810	1.6%

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Rank History for White students at Center Moriches Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	28.73	592^nd	763	22.4%
2019	28.32	544^th	716	24.0%
2021	59.64	222^nd	614	63.8%
2022	45.86	403^rd	748	46.1%
2023	28.54	596^th	772	22.8%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Center Moriches Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	228	9	1	9	17	n/a	n/a	0	264
2005	235	13	0	12	16	n/a	n/a	0	276
2006	255	18	1	20	16	n/a	n/a	0	310
2007	247	17	1	14	16	n/a	n/a	0	295
2008	273	19	5	18	16	n/a	n/a	1	332
2009	274	17	5	22	22	n/a	n/a	3	343
2010	283	19	4	26	21	n/a	n/a	2	355
2011	285	20	3	30	16	0	1	0	355
2012	286	16	6	43	9	0	0	0	360
2013	298	18	8	52	12	0	0	0	388
2014	300	20	9	44	9	0	0	0	382
2015	298	22	5	37	9	0	0	0	371
2016	284	16	3	45	11	0	0	0	359
2017	282	15	3	47	14	1	0	0	362
2018	298	15	4	48	15	0	0	0	380
2019	298	16	4	57	13	1	0	0	389
2020	284	18	5	61	11	1	0	0	380
2021	246	14	7	67	17	2	1	0	354
2022	228	16	6	66	15	1	1	0	333
2023	206	12	6	79	20	1	1	0	325

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Center Moriches Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	264	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	276	n/a	n/a	17.4
2006	310	21.0	14.8	15.2
2007	295	22.6	13.1	17.3
2008	332	24.7	13.4	19.6
2009	343	29.7	11.5	60.3
2010	355	29.8	11.8	22.4
2011	355	23.8	14.8	18.9
2012	360	18.9	18.9	25.8
2013	388	24.8	15.6	23.7
2014	382	24.8	15.3	14.4
2015	371	28.0	13.2	18.1
2016	359	25.0	14.3	22.3
2017	362	18.5	19.4	25.4
2018	380	23.6	16.1	17.9
2019	389	26.0	14.9	20.6
2020	380	40.2	9.4	n/a
2021	354	31.3	11.3	n/a
2022	333	31.0	10.7	26.1
2023	325	30.8	10.5	28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Center Moriches Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	264	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	276	n/a	n/a	17.4
2006	310	21.0	14.8	15.2
2007	295	22.6	13.1	17.3
2008	332	24.7	13.4	19.6
2009	343	29.7	11.5	60.3
2010	355	29.8	11.8	22.4
2011	355	23.8	14.8	18.9
2012	360	18.9	18.9	25.8
2013	388	24.8	15.6	23.7
2014	382	24.8	15.3	14.4
2015	371	28.0	13.2	18.1
2016	359	25.0	14.3	22.3
2017	362	18.5	19.4	25.4
2018	380	23.6	16.1	17.9
2019	389	26.0	14.9	20.6
2020	380	40.2	9.4	n/a
2021	354	31.3	11.3	n/a
2022	333	31.0	10.7	26.1
2023	325	30.8	10.5	28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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