Is Nesaquake Middle School a good school?

Nesaquake Middle School ranks 336 th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nesaquake Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Nesaquake Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Nesaquake Middle School?

Students at Nesaquake Middle School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Nesaquake Middle School attend?

Students who attend Nesaquake Middle School usually go on to attend Smithtown High School East

Nesaquake Middle School

Summary:

Nesaquake Middle School is a public middle school located in Saint James, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 473 students. It is part of the Smithtown Central School District, which is ranked 244 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nesaquake Middle School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math assessments across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's 7th grade students achieved 66.67% proficiency in ELA, compared to the district's 60.94% and the state's 49.56%. In Math, Nesaquake's 7th grade students achieved 78.18% proficiency, outperforming the district's 76.31% and the state's 57.08%. The school also excels in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and 96.72% proficiency in Living Environment. Nesaquake's performance among its subgroups, particularly Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students, is also noteworthy, with the school ranking 354 out of 1,303 New York middle schools for Special Education students and 109 out of 1,296 for Low SES students.

While Accompsett Middle School and Great Hollow Middle School, which are also part of the Smithtown Central School District, perform well, the nearby Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School, part of the Three Village Central School District, outperforms Nesaquake in several areas, such as 7th grade ELA and Math. However, Nesaquake Middle School has maintained a consistent high performance over the years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, except for the 2020-2021 school year, when it dipped to 3 stars.

Detail:

Public 6-8

479 Edgewood Ave
Saint James, NY 11780-1648

(631) 382-5105

District: Smithtown Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
336^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,839

Students who attend Nesaquake Middle School usually attend:

High:

Smithtown High School East

Feeder schools for Nesaquake Middle School:

Elementary:	Dogwood Elementary School
	Saint James Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 473

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Asian:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nesaquake Middle School ranks better than 77.7% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Smithtown Central School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Nesaquake Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Smithtown Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), Hispanic (8%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Smithtown Central School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nesaquake Middle School is 8.7, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Smithtown Central School District! (See more...)

Compare Nesaquake Middle School employs 54.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nesaquake Middle School is $26,839, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Smithtown Central School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nesaquake Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nesaquake Middle School 336^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Nesaquake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Smithtown Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithtown Central School District 244^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nesaquake Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Nesaquake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	84.59	123^rd	1095	88.8%
2007	87.06	76^th	1123	93.2%
2008	85.06	85^th	1185	92.8%
2009	82.36	99^th	1224	91.9%
2010	86.06	112^th	1243	91.0%
2011	87.82	106^th	1295	91.8%
2012	85.80	135^th	1337	89.9%
2013	83.61	172^nd	1373	87.5%
2014	71.76	307^th	1401	78.1%
2015	82.70	172^nd	1407	87.8%
2016	86.57	131^st	1429	90.8%
2017	79.40	236^th	1455	83.8%
2018	76.73	279^th	1438	80.6%
2019	74.27	308^th	1439	78.6%
2021	55.84	472^nd	1242	62.0%
2022	70.75	336^th	1479	77.3%
2023	77.05	294^th	1500	80.4%
2024	72.68	336^th	1504	77.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nesaquake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	69.52	179^th	1170	84.7%
2019	61.40	240^th	1139	78.9%
2021	59.75	127^th	522	75.7%
2022	76.81	134^th	1283	89.6%
2023	66.83	270^th	1307	79.3%
2024	59.32	354^th	1303	72.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nesaquake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	52.54	501^st	1306	61.6%
2023	77.30	203^rd	1288	84.2%
2024	86.33	109^th	1296	91.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Nesaquake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	81.61	202^nd	1353	85.1%
2019	77.90	257^th	1370	81.2%
2021	51.80	467^th	1066	56.2%
2022	63.48	463^rd	1454	68.2%
2023	77.56	270^th	1463	81.5%
2024	77.45	268^th	1465	81.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Nesaquake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	68.75	350^th	1352	74.1%
2019	68.25	359^th	1366	73.7%
2021	56.84	394^th	1071	63.2%
2022	75.28	263^rd	1455	81.9%
2023	72.48	329^th	1464	77.5%
2024	70.75	343^rd	1464	76.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Nesaquake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	85.01	36^th	369	90.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nesaquake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.10	211^th	449	53.0%

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Rank History for White students at Nesaquake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	65.62	257^th	763	66.3%
2019	59.69	293^rd	716	59.1%
2021	38.22	403^rd	614	34.4%
2022	53.18	333^rd	748	55.5%
2023	61.33	281^st	772	63.6%
2024	63.49	259^th	778	66.7%

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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 Nesaquake Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	840	4	16	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	872
2006	818	3	5	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	846
2007	822	6	8	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	854
2008	846	2	15	15	0	n/a	n/a	2	880
2009	835	4	20	22	0	n/a	n/a	5	886
2010	826	3	18	21	3	n/a	n/a	6	877
2011	772	9	21	21	4	0	5	0	832
2012	746	8	24	26	4	0	1	0	809
2013	736	8	19	28	3	0	2	0	796
2014	748	4	21	31	1	0	5	0	810
2015	712	3	18	31	1	0	4	0	769
2016	664	2	19	41	0	0	7	0	733
2017	597	4	18	36	1	0	4	0	660
2018	531	6	23	41	1	1	6	0	609
2019	481	5	24	32	2	1	5	0	550
2020	474	5	28	43	1	1	7	0	559
2021	438	4	24	46	1	0	14	0	527
2022	402	4	26	54	1	0	12	0	499
2023	386	4	26	38	2	1	16	0	473

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 Nesaquake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	872	n/a	n/a	4.2
2006	846	56.0	15.1	2.6
2007	854	55.1	15.5	2.9
2008	880	62.2	14.1	3.8
2009	886	62.7	14.1	4.1
2010	877	63.3	13.8	4.7
2011	832	63.4	13.1	5.5
2012	809	60.0	13.4	5.9
2013	796	55.0	14.4	6.9
2014	810	56.0	14.4	5.1
2015	769	52.0	14.7	5.1
2016	733	52.0	14.0	6.4
2017	660	43.9	15.0	5.8
2018	609	47.6	12.7	9.2
2019	550	43.4	12.6	7.5
2020	559	61.5	9.0	8.9
2021	527	51.4	10.2	7.6
2022	499	51.9	9.5	9
2023	473	54.1	8.7	9.5

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 Nesaquake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	872	n/a	n/a	4.2
2006	846	56.0	15.1	2.6
2007	854	55.1	15.5	2.9
2008	880	62.2	14.1	3.8
2009	886	62.7	14.1	4.1
2010	877	63.3	13.8	4.7
2011	832	63.4	13.1	5.5
2012	809	60.0	13.4	5.9
2013	796	55.0	14.4	6.9
2014	810	56.0	14.4	5.1
2015	769	52.0	14.7	5.1
2016	733	52.0	14.0	6.4
2017	660	43.9	15.0	5.8
2018	609	47.6	12.7	9.2
2019	550	43.4	12.6	7.5
2020	559	61.5	9.0	8.9
2021	527	51.4	10.2	7.6
2022	499	51.9	9.5	9
2023	473	54.1	8.7	9.5

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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