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Ronkonkoma Middle School

Summary:

Ronkonkoma Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Connetquot Central School District, with a student population of 672 located in Ronkonkoma, NY. The school's performance has been inconsistent over the past decade, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between a high of 331 out of 1,438 New York middle schools in 2017-2018 and a low of 761 out of 1,504 in the current 2023-2024 school year.

Academically, Ronkonkoma Middle School's performance on state assessments is generally below the Connetquot Central School District and New York state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with the exception of Regents exams, where the school excels with 100% proficiency rates in Earth Science and Algebra I in recent years. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students, Asian and Hispanic students, and students without disabilities or from higher socioeconomic backgrounds performing better than their counterparts.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $28,905 in the 2022-2023 school year and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.5, these resources do not seem to be translating into consistently strong academic outcomes across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's inconsistent performance and significant disparities among student subgroups suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address these challenges and improve overall student achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 501 Peconic St
       Ronkonkoma, NY  11779-6860

(631) 467-6000

District: Connetquot Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
761st of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,905 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  679

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.5%
Hispanic:
28.3%
Asian:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.9% Help


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Compare Details Ronkonkoma Middle School ranks worse than 50.6% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.5%), Hispanic (28.3%), Asian (9.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ronkonkoma Middle School is 9.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ronkonkoma Middle School is $28,905.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ronkonkoma Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ronkonkoma Middle School 761st of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Ronkonkoma Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Connetquot Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Connetquot Central School District 344th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ronkonkoma Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ronkonkoma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.73 462nd 1095 57.8%
2007 69.26 393rd 1123 65.0%
2008 69.70 414th 1185 65.1%
2009 71.33 401st 1224 67.2%
2010 68.53 451st 1243 63.7%
2011 64.46 513th 1295 60.4%
2012 69.54 432nd 1337 67.7%
2013 52.11 624th 1373 54.6%
2014 51.06 631st 1401 55.0%
2015 55.45 565th 1407 59.8%
2016 50.98 650th 1429 54.5%
2017 58.33 547th 1455 62.4%
2018 73.04 331st 1438 77.0%
2019 59.01 516th 1439 64.1%
2021 47.41 621st 1242 50.0%
2022 49.48 694th 1479 53.1%
2023 66.92 438th 1500 70.8%
2024 47.39 761st 1504 49.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ronkonkoma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.49 902nd 1170 22.9%
2019 46.89 463rd 1139 59.4%
2021 50.45 183rd 522 64.9%
2022 52.35 428th 1283 66.6%
2023 90.40 67th 1307 94.9%
2024 39.37 730th 1303 44.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ronkonkoma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.12 233rd 1245 81.3%
2019 54.90 443rd 1241 64.3%
2021 39.17 552nd 935 41.0%
2022 51.26 530th 1306 59.4%
2023 53.29 533rd 1288 58.6%
2024 34.55 876th 1296 32.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ronkonkoma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.55 524th 1353 61.3%
2019 56.49 538th 1370 60.7%
2021 47.68 527th 1066 50.6%
2022 46.58 761st 1454 47.7%
2023 62.55 498th 1463 66.0%
2024 41.51 882nd 1465 39.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ronkonkoma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.10 211th 1352 84.4%
2019 64.57 400th 1366 70.7%
2021 46.62 539th 1071 49.7%
2022 51.35 629th 1455 56.8%
2023 67.73 394th 1464 73.1%
2024 52.10 637th 1464 56.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ronkonkoma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.75 165th 374 55.9%
2019 25.25 308th 369 16.5%
2022 22.79 323rd 381 15.2%
2023 27.52 321st 388 17.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ronkonkoma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.11 190th 810 76.5%
2019 73.85 154th 826 81.4%
2021 41.69 246th 449 45.2%
2022 43.59 483rd 914 47.2%
2023 79.78 142nd 943 84.9%
2024 48.54 461st 953 51.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ronkonkoma Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.24 361st 763 52.7%
2019 43.54 401st 716 44.0%
2021 24.06 504th 614 17.9%
2022 37.74 471st 748 37.0%
2023 58.04 318th 772 58.8%
2024 32.83 548th 778 29.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ronkonkoma Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 908 3 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 923
1990 837 5 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1991 848 3 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 859
1992 807 5 12 18 2 n/a n/a 0 844
1993 765 2 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1994 738 2 14 28 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1995 724 2 8 34 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1996 724 2 8 34 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1997 728 5 10 13 3 n/a n/a 0 759
1998 693 6 20 47 1 n/a n/a 0 767
1999 703 5 20 42 2 n/a n/a 0 772
2000 687 10 25 59 1 n/a n/a 0 782
2001 755 9 19 64 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2002 794 7 34 51 2 n/a n/a 0 888
2003 794 7 34 51 2 n/a n/a 0 888
2004 759 10 42 58 4 n/a n/a 0 873
2005 762 10 36 67 4 n/a n/a 0 879
2006 690 10 44 67 6 n/a n/a 0 817
2007 673 18 43 87 8 n/a n/a 0 829
2008 680 22 50 83 7 n/a n/a 0 842
2009 652 17 49 92 1 n/a n/a 3 814
2010 646 18 27 66 4 n/a n/a 2 763
2011 646 18 40 66 4 0 0 0 774
2012 623 13 39 83 2 0 1 0 761
2013 609 16 41 79 0 0 3 0 748
2014 587 13 46 94 0 0 5 0 745
2015 593 22 48 91 0 0 8 0 762
2016 537 21 54 88 0 0 7 0 707
2017 521 20 55 85 0 3 7 0 691
2018 497 23 53 118 1 1 8 0 701
2019 496 22 56 138 0 1 9 0 722
2020 476 20 50 147 0 0 8 0 701
2021 429 21 61 141 1 0 9 0 662
2022 402 26 58 154 2 0 13 0 655
2023 393 28 69 165 1 0 16 0 672
2024 377 30 63 192 0 0 17 0 679

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 Ronkonkoma Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 923 77.3 11.9 n/a
1990 860 75.7 11.3 n/a
1991 859 75.7 11.3 n/a
1992 844 67.9 12.4 n/a
1993 794 56.4 14.1 n/a
1994 782 55.4 14.1 6.1
1995 768 56.0 13.7 0
1996 768 56.0 13.7 0
1997 759 60.6 12.5 0
1998 767 61.0 12.6 5.7
1999 772 57.6 13.4 4.8
2000 782 61.6 12.7 8.3
2001 847 62.3 13.6 12.4
2002 888 62.4 14.2 8.8
2003 888 62.4 14.2 8.8
2004 873 n/a n/a n/a
2005 879 64.0 13.7 11.1
2006 817 63.0 13.0 11.9
2007 829 66.0 12.6 13.4
2008 842 77.0 10.9 14.5
2009 814 76.0 10.7 10.1
2010 763 75.0 10.1 17.9
2011 774 70.4 10.9 20.7
2012 761 78.0 9.7 26
2013 748 70.4 10.6 23.9
2014 745 72.0 10.3 18.7
2015 762 67.0 11.3 17.3
2016 707 68.0 10.3 27.7
2017 691 63.1 10.9 26.9
2018 701 67.0 10.4 26.2
2019 722 65.8 10.9 26.7
2020 701 75.5 9.2 31.2
2021 662 73.0 9.0 31.3
2022 655 73.8 8.8 29.8
2023 672 70.2 9.5 33.6
2024 679 73.4 9.2 39.9

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 Ronkonkoma Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 923 77.3 11.9 n/a
1990 860 75.7 11.3 n/a
1991 859 75.7 11.3 n/a
1992 844 67.9 12.4 n/a
1993 794 56.4 14.1 n/a
1994 782 55.4 14.1 6.1
1995 768 56.0 13.7 0
1996 768 56.0 13.7 0
1997 759 60.6 12.5 0
1998 767 61.0 12.6 5.7
1999 772 57.6 13.4 4.8
2000 782 61.6 12.7 8.3
2001 847 62.3 13.6 12.4
2002 888 62.4 14.2 8.8
2003 888 62.4 14.2 8.8
2004 873 n/a n/a n/a
2005 879 64.0 13.7 11.1
2006 817 63.0 13.0 11.9
2007 829 66.0 12.6 13.4
2008 842 77.0 10.9 14.5
2009 814 76.0 10.7 10.1
2010 763 75.0 10.1 17.9
2011 774 70.4 10.9 20.7
2012 761 78.0 9.7 26
2013 748 70.4 10.6 23.9
2014 745 72.0 10.3 18.7
2015 762 67.0 11.3 17.3
2016 707 68.0 10.3 27.7
2017 691 63.1 10.9 26.9
2018 701 67.0 10.4 26.2
2019 722 65.8 10.9 26.7
2020 701 75.5 9.2 31.2
2021 662 73.0 9.0 31.3
2022 655 73.8 8.8 29.8
2023 672 70.2 9.5 33.6
2024 679 73.4 9.2 39.9

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.

Immunization Rates

Ronkonkoma Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.3%0.4%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201499.5%0.1%0.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.5%99.6%
201599.3%0.3%0.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%
201699.3%0.1%0.0%99.7%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.4%99.9%
201797.1%0.7%0.2%98.8%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.0%99.0%
201897.3%0.9%0.4%98.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.3%98.4%98.4%
201997.0%0.0%0.0%97.5%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.8%
202098.3%0.0%99.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.6%99.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ronkonkoma Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $349 (1.5%) $23,018 (98.5%) $23,367
2020 $265 (1.1%) $23,379 (98.9%) $23,644
2021 $580 (2.6%) $22,164 (97.4%) $22,744
2022 $636 (2.7%) $22,610 (97.3%) $23,247
2023 $1,011 (3.5%) $27,894 (96.5%) $28,905

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ronkonkoma Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 516th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 438th of 1500 Middle schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ronkonkoma Middle School)5250
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connetquot Central School District)5146.2
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Ronkonkoma Middle School)5059.3
 9.3%
   6th Grade Math (Connetquot Central School District)6663.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ronkonkoma Middle School)3352.5
 19.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connetquot Central School District)3254.1
 22.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Ronkonkoma Middle School)5468.4
 14.4%
   7th Grade Math (Connetquot Central School District)4571.1
 26.1%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ronkonkoma Middle School)5966.7
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connetquot Central School District)5263.3
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Ronkonkoma Middle School)1131.6
 20.6%
   8th Grade Math (Connetquot Central School District)2743.9
 16.9%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Ronkonkoma Middle School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Connetquot Central School District)91.889.2
 2.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Ronkonkoma Middle School)100100
   End of Course Earth Science (Connetquot Central School District)88.687.3
 1.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students722672
 6.9%
African American2228
 27.3%
American Indian01
Asian5669
 23.2%
Hispanic138165
 19.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White496393
 20.8%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.7%33.6%
 6.9%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 679 students attended Ronkonkoma Middle School.

Students at Ronkonkoma Middle School are 56% White, 28% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Ronkonkoma Middle School ranks 761st of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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