Summary
Bellport Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the South Country Central School District in Bellport, New York. With 833 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of New York middle schools over the past decade, earning a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bellport Middle School significantly underperforms the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels on the New York State Assessments. For example, in 2024-2025, only 22.44% of 6th graders, 19.67% of 7th graders, and 24.16% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 50.86%, 50.99%, and 52.38% respectively. The math proficiency rates tell a similar story, with only 19.29% of 6th graders, 36.61% of 7th graders, and 25.74% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to the state averages of 51.2%, 56.47%, and 46.74%. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom 40-50% of New York middle schools for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low socioeconomic status students.
Despite spending significantly more per student ($37,762 in 2023-2024) compared to the state average, Bellport Middle School's academic performance has been on a downward trajectory over the past several years, with proficiency rates declining across nearly all subject areas and grade levels. Neighboring middle schools, such as Sagamore Middle School, Sayville Middle School, and James Wilson Young Middle School, significantly outperform Bellport Middle School on state assessments and have higher overall rankings, suggesting that the challenges faced by Bellport Middle School may be unique to the school or district.
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