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Port Jefferson Middle School

Summary:

Port Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school serving 222 students in grades 6-8 in the Port Jefferson Union Free School District in Port Jefferson, NY. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic proficiency, with particularly strong results in Regents exams and a top-200 ranking among New York middle schools.

Port Jefferson Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with 71.05% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 67.5% for the district and 55.2% for the state. In math, 86.05% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (84.09%) and state (51.94%) averages. The school also boasts 100% proficiency in Algebra I and Earth Science Regents exams, far surpassing nearby schools like Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School and Paul J Gelinas Junior High School.

In addition to its strong academic performance, Port Jefferson Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with 73.42% White, 14.86% Hispanic, and 8.11% Asian students. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 7.8, lower than most nearby schools and the state average. These factors, along with the school's high spending per student and the Port Jefferson Union Free School District's high ranking, likely contribute to the school's consistent success. While the school performs well overall, there may be opportunities to further support the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 350 Old Post Rd
       Port Jefferson, NY  11777-2099

(631) 791-4431

District: Port Jefferson Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,082 Help


Students who attend Port Jefferson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Earl L Vandermeulen High School

Feeder schools for Port Jefferson Middle School:

Elementary:    Port Jefferson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.8 Help
Number of students:  222

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Hispanic:
14.9%
Asian:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Port Jefferson Middle School ranks better than 85.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Hispanic (14.9%), Asian (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Port Jefferson Middle School is 7.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port Jefferson Middle School is $29,082.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Port Jefferson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Jefferson Middle School 212th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Port Jefferson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Port Jefferson Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Jefferson Union Free School District 136th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Port Jefferson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Port Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.76 89th 1095 91.9%
2007 90.34 31st 1123 97.2%
2008 87.61 44th 1185 96.3%
2009 87.10 16th 1224 98.7%
2010 91.39 38th 1243 96.9%
2011 92.00 42nd 1295 96.8%
2012 88.95 82nd 1337 93.9%
2013 92.69 70th 1373 94.9%
2014 78.37 216th 1401 84.6%
2015 83.45 161st 1407 88.6%
2016 88.32 116th 1429 91.9%
2017 78.99 245th 1455 83.2%
2018 81.28 222nd 1438 84.6%
2019 86.71 162nd 1439 88.7%
2021 87.81 110th 1242 91.1%
2022 92.05 95th 1479 93.6%
2023 82.84 212th 1500 85.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Port Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.08 179th 935 80.9%
2022 48.84 573rd 1306 56.1%
2023 57.70 463rd 1288 64.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Port Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.43 309th 1353 77.2%
2019 78.06 256th 1370 81.3%
2021 85.81 101st 1066 90.5%
2022 84.68 160th 1454 89.0%
2023 86.51 154th 1463 89.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Port Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.42 113th 1352 91.6%
2019 90.02 116th 1366 91.5%
2021 88.14 91st 1071 91.5%
2022 91.97 91st 1455 93.7%
2023 82.97 178th 1464 87.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Port Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.82 208th 374 44.4%
2021 54.41 124th 236 47.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Port Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.22 59th 914 93.5%
2023 48.96 442nd 943 53.1%
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Rank History for White students at Port Jefferson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.73 320th 763 58.1%
2019 78.34 128th 716 82.1%
2021 78.95 101st 614 83.6%
2022 82.64 105th 748 86.0%
2023 72.93 197th 772 74.5%
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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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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Port Jefferson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 151 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 157
1996 151 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 157
1997 147 1 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 158
1998 159 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1999 163 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2000 233 3 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2001 245 8 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2002 273 3 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2003 273 3 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2004 266 3 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2005 258 2 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2006 267 4 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2007 262 3 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2008 266 4 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2009 277 2 12 11 0 n/a n/a 1 303
2010 272 1 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2011 284 1 13 5 0 0 0 0 303
2012 251 2 12 11 0 0 4 0 280
2013 263 4 16 17 0 0 5 0 305
2014 246 4 17 12 0 0 7 0 286
2015 245 2 19 14 0 0 9 0 289
2016 219 0 13 14 1 0 12 0 259
2017 214 0 16 20 1 0 14 0 265
2018 192 1 15 22 1 1 15 0 247
2019 197 2 22 22 1 2 12 0 258
2020 191 2 26 25 0 1 13 0 258
2021 186 1 23 24 0 0 7 0 241
2022 178 2 17 30 0 0 4 0 231
2023 163 4 18 33 0 0 4 0 222

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 Port Jefferson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 157 13.6 11.5 3.2
1996 157 13.6 11.5 3.2
1997 158 14.6 10.8 7.6
1998 169 8.8 19.2 1.8
1999 169 8.8 19.2 1.8
2000 248 14.6 17.0 2
2001 263 16.1 16.3 0.8
2002 295 17.3 17.1 0.7
2003 295 17.3 17.1 0.7
2004 300 n/a n/a n/a
2005 285 16.3 17.5 12.3
2006 285 13.0 21.9 4.6
2007 287 14.7 19.5 3.5
2008 293 16.1 18.2 14.3
2009 303 16.6 18.3 3.3
2010 292 20.2 14.4 4.5
2011 303 19.0 15.8 1
2012 280 19.6 14.2 1.8
2013 305 23.6 12.9 26.2
2014 286 23.6 12.1 5.6
2015 289 22.0 13.1 6.2
2016 259 19.0 13.6 6.6
2017 265 20.1 13.1 11.3
2018 247 20.0 12.3 10.1
2019 258 18.8 13.7 6.6
2020 258 n/a n/a 6.6
2021 241 26.4 9.1 9.5
2022 231 26.0 8.8 9.1
2023 222 28.1 7.8 11.7

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 Port Jefferson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 157 13.6 11.5 3.2
1996 157 13.6 11.5 3.2
1997 158 14.6 10.8 7.6
1998 169 8.8 19.2 1.8
1999 169 8.8 19.2 1.8
2000 248 14.6 17.0 2
2001 263 16.1 16.3 0.8
2002 295 17.3 17.1 0.7
2003 295 17.3 17.1 0.7
2004 300 n/a n/a n/a
2005 285 16.3 17.5 12.3
2006 285 13.0 21.9 4.6
2007 287 14.7 19.5 3.5
2008 293 16.1 18.2 14.3
2009 303 16.6 18.3 3.3
2010 292 20.2 14.4 4.5
2011 303 19.0 15.8 1
2012 280 19.6 14.2 1.8
2013 305 23.6 12.9 26.2
2014 286 23.6 12.1 5.6
2015 289 22.0 13.1 6.2
2016 259 19.0 13.6 6.6
2017 265 20.1 13.1 11.3
2018 247 20.0 12.3 10.1
2019 258 18.8 13.7 6.6
2020 258 n/a n/a 6.6
2021 241 26.4 9.1 9.5
2022 231 26.0 8.8 9.1
2023 222 28.1 7.8 11.7

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

Port Jefferson Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201396.8%1.0%0.0%98.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.7%98.7%99.0%
201499.7%0.4%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201598.3%1.7%0.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
201698.5%1.2%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.5%
201797.0%1.5%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.8%
201896.4%0.4%3.2%99.6%98.4%98.4%98.4%99.2%99.6%99.2%
201997.3%0.0%0.0%99.6%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.6%99.2%99.2%
202099.2%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Port Jefferson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $15 (0.1%) $23,229 (99.9%) $23,243
2020 $92 (0.4%) $24,939 (99.6%) $25,031
2021 $44 (0.2%) $26,707 (99.8%) $26,751
2022 $179 (0.6%) $28,815 (99.4%) $28,994
2023 $50 (0.2%) $29,032 (99.8%) $29,082

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Port Jefferson 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 162nd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 212th of 1500 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Middle School)6660.6
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)6658.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Port Jefferson Middle School)7870.6
 7.4%
   6th Grade Math (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)7868.6
 9.4%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Middle School)5866.7
 8.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)5865.1
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Port Jefferson Middle School)6386.1
 23.1%
   7th Grade Math (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)6384.1
 21.1%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Middle School)6971.1
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)6967.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Port Jefferson Middle School)6010
 50%
   8th Grade Math (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)608.3
 51.7%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Port Jefferson Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)94.686.7
 7.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Port Jefferson Middle School)100100
   End of Course Earth Science (Port Jefferson Union Free School District)92.889.4
 3.4%
   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 Students258222
 14%
African American24
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2218
 18.2%
Hispanic2233
 50%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White197163
 17.3%
Two or More Races124
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.6%11.7%
 5.1%

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Port Jefferson Middle School ranks 212th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 222 students attended Port Jefferson Middle School.

Students who attend Port Jefferson Middle School usually go on to attend Earl L Vandermeulen High School

Students at Port Jefferson Middle School are 73% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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