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Medford Elementary School

Summary:

Medford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 451 students in grades PK-5 in Patchogue, New York, which is part of the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District. The school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in academic proficiency, ranking in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools over the past decade.

Medford Elementary School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math lagging behind the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 31.51%, compared to the district's 34.15% and the state's 42.6%. Similarly, the school's 5th grade Math proficiency rate was 17.39%, compared to the district's 29.09% and the state's 48.93%. Additionally, the school struggles to support certain student subgroups, with its Hispanic and Special Education populations ranking in the bottom quartile of New York elementary schools.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, Medford Elementary School generally underperforms. For example, Tremont Elementary School and Barton Elementary School have higher academic proficiency rates and better overall rankings than Medford. While the school's per-student spending has increased over the years, its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively consistent, suggesting that additional resources may be needed to address the underlying issues and better support the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 281 Medford Ave
       Patchogue, NY  11772-1285

(631) 687-8300

District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1884th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,763 Help


Students who attend Medford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Ocean Middle School
High:    Patchogue-Medford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.2%
White:
31.3%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Medford Elementary School ranks worse than 77.1% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.2%), White (31.3%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medford Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medford Elementary School is $17,763. 3 elementary schools in the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Medford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Medford Elementary School 1884th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Medford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District 720th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Medford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Medford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.55 1271st 2206 42.4%
2007 43.98 1469th 2219 33.8%
2008 35.29 1668th 2227 25.1%
2009 19.43 1983rd 2257 12.1%
2010 27.30 1796th 2263 20.6%
2011 21.80 1895th 2286 17.1%
2012 20.97 1950th 2320 15.9%
2013 24.73 1862nd 2325 19.9%
2014 21.53 1929th 2345 17.7%
2015 21.42 1907th 2352 18.9%
2016 25.29 1850th 2366 21.8%
2017 17.43 2069th 2386 13.3%
2018 18.28 2082nd 2395 13.1%
2019 8.05 2329th 2413 3.5%
2021 85.28 240th 2201 89.1%
2022 21.73 1995th 2434 18.0%
2023 26.47 1858th 2439 23.8%
2024 25.38 1884th 2445 22.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Medford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.62 913th 938 2.7%
2019 13.66 858th 860 0.2%
2022 22.17 945th 1027 8.0%
2023 33.44 700th 1001 30.1%
2024 34.58 733rd 1066 31.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Medford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.76 1872nd 2031 7.8%
2023 26.41 1606th 2016 20.3%
2024 24.91 1769th 2110 16.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Medford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.88 1893rd 2045 7.4%
2019 8.15 2011th 2032 1.0%
2022 16.08 1956th 2099 6.8%
2023 20.98 1762nd 2041 13.7%
2024 26.64 1621st 2078 22.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Medford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.03 2109th 2338 9.8%
2019 8.24 2293rd 2357 2.7%
2022 25.23 1893rd 2401 21.2%
2023 29.89 1742nd 2403 27.5%
2024 22.35 1988th 2413 17.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Medford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.17 1992nd 2340 14.9%
2019 9.77 2259th 2358 4.2%
2022 19.75 2058th 2400 14.3%
2023 24.25 1898th 2400 20.9%
2024 31.43 1710th 2411 29.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Medford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.38 1256th 1392 9.8%
2019 11.98 1263rd 1315 4.0%
2022 20.79 1325th 1503 11.8%
2023 25.50 1152nd 1429 19.4%
2024 21.82 1319th 1531 13.8%
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Rank History for White students at Medford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.57 804th 1399 42.5%
2023 51.57 679th 1337 49.2%
2024 54.83 622nd 1392 55.3%
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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 Medford Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 427 9 7 57 2 n/a n/a 0 502
1990 437 6 4 56 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1991 444 10 11 48 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1992 432 13 9 58 1 n/a n/a 0 513
1993 456 19 7 42 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 455 17 14 59 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1995 438 23 11 63 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1996 438 23 11 63 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1997 431 31 12 62 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 429 34 6 77 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 431 29 9 106 3 n/a n/a 0 578
2000 468 31 14 97 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2001 444 38 13 93 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2002 418 21 10 131 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2003 418 21 10 131 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2004 411 16 9 137 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2005 380 24 13 149 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2006 372 25 9 176 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2007 349 26 20 192 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2008 323 26 27 206 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2009 293 23 34 240 0 n/a n/a 7 597
2010 289 22 29 235 0 n/a n/a 7 582
2011 247 32 18 279 1 0 12 0 589
2012 230 28 14 293 2 0 13 0 580
2013 234 21 22 309 3 0 15 0 604
2014 219 19 17 326 2 0 17 0 600
2015 213 17 25 318 3 0 13 0 589
2016 203 16 25 329 2 0 10 0 585
2017 184 10 29 327 0 1 11 0 562
2018 162 19 25 315 1 1 11 0 534
2019 157 33 23 288 2 2 12 0 517
2020 156 22 10 301 1 1 10 0 501
2021 135 23 3 271 0 0 14 0 446
2022 142 22 4 266 0 1 14 0 449
2023 141 22 3 267 0 1 17 0 451

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 Medford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 502 26.9 18.6 n/a
1990 503 27.9 18.0 n/a
1991 513 29.9 17.1 n/a
1992 513 30.0 17.1 n/a
1993 525 27.1 19.4 n/a
1994 545 28.1 19.4 28.1
1995 535 31.1 17.2 26.7
1996 535 31.1 17.2 26.7
1997 536 31.1 17.2 22
1998 547 33.2 16.5 22.5
1999 578 35.1 16.5 26
2000 610 37.1 16.4 32.5
2001 589 40.0 14.7 41.1
2002 582 37.2 15.6 31.6
2003 582 37.2 15.6 31.6
2004 573 n/a n/a n/a
2005 566 40.1 14.1 32.2
2006 582 38.0 15.3 19.6
2007 587 38.0 15.4 30.7
2008 582 42.0 13.9 35.2
2009 597 44.0 13.6 36.8
2010 582 37.0 15.7 49.2
2011 589 40.4 14.5 34.1
2012 580 34.0 17.0 61.2
2013 604 31.0 19.4 57.9
2014 600 33.5 17.9 62.2
2015 589 30.0 19.6 60.6
2016 585 33.0 17.7 62.6
2017 562 32.8 17.1 60.3
2018 534 35.0 15.2 58.2
2019 517 34.0 15.2 55.7
2020 501 46.0 10.8 63.3
2021 446 40.7 10.9 62.6
2022 449 43.6 10.2 48.8
2023 451 40.6 11.1 41.9

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 Medford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 502 26.9 18.6 n/a
1990 503 27.9 18.0 n/a
1991 513 29.9 17.1 n/a
1992 513 30.0 17.1 n/a
1993 525 27.1 19.4 n/a
1994 545 28.1 19.4 28.1
1995 535 31.1 17.2 26.7
1996 535 31.1 17.2 26.7
1997 536 31.1 17.2 22
1998 547 33.2 16.5 22.5
1999 578 35.1 16.5 26
2000 610 37.1 16.4 32.5
2001 589 40.0 14.7 41.1
2002 582 37.2 15.6 31.6
2003 582 37.2 15.6 31.6
2004 573 n/a n/a n/a
2005 566 40.1 14.1 32.2
2006 582 38.0 15.3 19.6
2007 587 38.0 15.4 30.7
2008 582 42.0 13.9 35.2
2009 597 44.0 13.6 36.8
2010 582 37.0 15.7 49.2
2011 589 40.4 14.5 34.1
2012 580 34.0 17.0 61.2
2013 604 31.0 19.4 57.9
2014 600 33.5 17.9 62.2
2015 589 30.0 19.6 60.6
2016 585 33.0 17.7 62.6
2017 562 32.8 17.1 60.3
2018 534 35.0 15.2 58.2
2019 517 34.0 15.2 55.7
2020 501 46.0 10.8 63.3
2021 446 40.7 10.9 62.6
2022 449 43.6 10.2 48.8
2023 451 40.6 11.1 41.9

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

Medford Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.5%0.0%0.2%99.8%99.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.7%
201498.7%0.0%0.2%99.8%98.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.3%
201597.8%0.0%0.2%99.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.8%99.3%
201698.5%0.5%0.2%98.5%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.5%99.0%99.0%
201797.7%0.0%0.2%98.9%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.5%98.6%
201898.4%0.0%0.2%99.5%99.8%99.8%100.0%99.5%99.5%98.9%
201998.6%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%98.8%
202099.8%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Medford Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $392 (3.4%) $11,045 (96.6%) $11,437
2020 $543 (3.9%) $13,544 (96.1%) $14,087
2021 $801 (4.9%) $15,588 (95.1%) $16,388
2022 $1,762 (10.1%) $15,652 (89.9%) $17,413
2023 $2,037 (11.5%) $15,726 (88.5%) $17,763

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Medford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2329th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1858th of 2439 Elementary schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Medford Elementary School)2137.7
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)2333.4
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Medford Elementary School)2741.9
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)2239.1
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Medford Elementary School)1040.6
 30.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)2135.7
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Medford Elementary School)1432.9
 18.9%
   4th Grade Math (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)1341.1
 28.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Medford Elementary School)2133.3
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)1835.5
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Medford Elementary School)616.9
 10.9%
   5th Grade Math (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)1030.3
 20.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students517451
 12.8%
African American3322
 33.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian233
 87%
Hispanic288267
 7.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White157141
 10.2%
Two or More Races1217
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%41.9%
 13.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medford Elementary School

Students at Medford Elementary School are 59% Hispanic, 31% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Medford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Ocean Middle School
High : Patchogue-Medford High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Medford Elementary School.

Medford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.9% of New York elementary schools.


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