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Ronkonkoma Middle School

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Ronkonkoma Middle School ranks 998 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

998^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 33% of New York middle schools

Summary

Ronkonkoma Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Connetquot Central School District, with 679 students located in Ronkonkoma, NY. The school's performance has been mixed, with fluctuations in test scores and rankings over the past few years.

Ronkonkoma Middle School's 8th grade math proficiency (20%) is significantly lower than the district (45.45%) and state (46.74%) averages, but the school's Regents exam performance is strong, with over 94% proficiency in Algebra I and Earth/Space Sciences. The school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $22,744 in 2020-2021 to $34,994 in 2023-2024, which may indicate increased investment in resources and programs.

Compared to nearby schools, Ronkonkoma Middle School's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools like Ralph Reed School in test scores, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School and Great Hollow Middle School. The school's fluctuating rankings and star ratings, as well as the increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggest the need for continued monitoring and targeted interventions to support student success.

641

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$56,624

Per pupil spending ?

27.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 Peconic St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-6860

(631) 467-6000

District: Connetquot Central School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.4%

Hispanic:

30.1%

Asian:

9.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2015 → 33rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (67% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 17 pts below the New York average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg70%

New York avg52%

998^th of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Middle Schools in the Connetquot Central School District

353^rd of 874Connetquot Central School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	35.7	998 of 1500	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.4	761 of 1504	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	66.9	438 of 1500	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	49.5	694 of 1479	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.4	621 of 1242	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.0	516 of 1439	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.0	331 of 1438	77.0%	★★★★☆
2017	58.3	547 of 1455	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.0	650 of 1429	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.5	565 of 1407	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	51.1	631 of 1401	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.1	624 of 1373	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.5	432 of 1337	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.5	513 of 1295	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.5	451 of 1243	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	71.3	401 of 1224	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.7	414 of 1185	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.3	393 of 1123	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.7	462 of 1095	57.8%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2023	27.5	321 of 388	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.8	323 of 381	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.2	308 of 369	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	61.7	165 of 374	55.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	40.9	898 of 1457	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.5	882 of 1465	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.6	498 of 1463	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.6	761 of 1454	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.7	527 of 1066	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.5	538 of 1370	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.5	524 of 1353	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	24.3	820 of 965	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	48.5	461 of 953	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.8	142 of 943	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	43.6	483 of 914	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.7	246 of 449	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	73.8	154 of 826	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.1	190 of 810	76.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	35.6	845 of 1283	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.5	876 of 1296	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.3	533 of 1288	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.3	530 of 1306	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.2	552 of 935	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.9	443 of 1241	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.1	233 of 1245	81.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	33.2	1024 of 1455	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	52.1	637 of 1464	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.7	394 of 1464	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	51.3	629 of 1455	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.6	539 of 1071	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.6	400 of 1366	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	80.1	211 of 1352	84.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	39.4	730 of 1303	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	90.4	67 of 1307	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	52.3	428 of 1283	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.5	183 of 522	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.9	463 of 1139	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	31.5	902 of 1170	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	40.3	481 of 775	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.8	548 of 778	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	58.0	318 of 772	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.7	471 of 748	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.1	504 of 614	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.5	401 of 716	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.2	361 of 763	52.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2024)44th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2025)38th percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)38th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)34th percentile~ school

Male (2025)30th percentile-4 vs school

Asian (2023)17th percentile-54 vs school

Hispanic (2025)15th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I99%+42 vs state

Earth and Space Sciences94%+38 vs state

Science56%+12 vs state

Math42%-8 vs state

English Language Arts35%-17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ronkonkoma Middle School	Public	6-8	501 Peconic St	Ronkonkoma	11779	Suffolk County	Connetquot Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 467-6000	641	69	9.3	27.1%	336 (52.4%)	36 (5.6%)	193 (30.1%)	62 (9.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	35.7	998^th of 1500 public middle schools	33.5%		47.4	761^st of 1504 public middle schools	49.4%	237			98.6		94.4	31.1		40.6	48.9		20.0	55.6	98.3	99.3	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.3	99.6	99.4	$56,624	$1,317	$55,307
Samoset Middle School	Public	6-8	51 School St	Lake Ronkonkoma	11779	Suffolk County	Sachem Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 471-1700	847	84	10.0	39.4%	500 (59.0%)	44 (5.2%)	200 (23.6%)	71 (8.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (3.2%)	46.3	791^st of 1500 public middle schools	47.3%		47	770^th of 1504 public middle schools	48.8%	21	99.0		100.0			52.0	42.7	43.4	47.3	63.4	26.1	36.8	99.6	99.8	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.8	100.0	99.8	$32,409	$628	$31,782
Ralph Reed School	Public	7-8	200 Half Mile Rd	Central Islip	11722	Suffolk County	Central Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 348-5066	1,192	86	13.8	61.9%	30 (2.5%)	184 (15.4%)	946 (79.4%)	10 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.5%)	12.3	1403^rd of 1500 public middle schools	6.5%		16	1364^th of 1504 public middle schools	9.3%	39	97.2		100.0				23.3	25.0		28.6	22.9	24.5	98.2	98.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.2	100.0	99.8	$21,648	$337	$21,310
Seneca Middle School	Public	6-8	850 Main St	Holbrook	11741	Suffolk County	Sachem Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 471-1850	928	86	10.8	32.7%	597 (64.3%)	31 (3.3%)	205 (22.1%)	53 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.4%)	43.3	843^rd of 1500 public middle schools	43.8%		39.3	932^nd of 1504 public middle schools	38.0%	89	100.0		100.0			28.4	40.6	38.9	51.1	69.3	46.2	50.0	99.6	99.7	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.8	99.8	99.8	$30,660	$621	$30,040
Great Hollow Middle School	Public	6-8	150 Southern Blvd	Nesconset	11767	Suffolk County	Smithtown Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 382-2805	750	73	10.2	17.2%	524 (69.9%)	20 (2.7%)	106 (14.1%)	78 (10.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.8%)	75.8	309^th of 1500 public middle schools	79.4%		71	356^th of 1504 public middle schools	76.3%	47			100.0	100.0		64.6	59.5	64.2	72.6	75.0	40.0	56.0	98.7	99.1	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.3	99.3	99.5	$37,466	$814	$36,652
Sayville Middle School	Public	6-8	291 Johnson Ave	Sayville	11782	Suffolk County	Sayville Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 244-6650	582	53	11.0	11.7%	501 (86.1%)	6 (1.0%)	53 (9.1%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	67.2	428^th of 1500 public middle schools	71.5%		71.8	349^th of 1504 public middle schools	76.8%	79		99.1	100.0			63.2	46.1	55.2	75.0	66.7	29.2	66.7	98.2	98.7	99.4	99.4	99.6	99.0	98.7	99.0	$40,027	$868	$39,159
Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School	Public	6-8	60 Oakdale-Bohemia Rd	Oakdale	11769	Suffolk County	Connetquot Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 244-2268	564	59	9.5	15.8%	409 (72.5%)	20 (3.5%)	101 (17.9%)	20 (3.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	56.3	622^nd of 1500 public middle schools	58.5%		63.8	480^th of 1504 public middle schools	68.1%	142			100.0		96.8	36.2	62.2	45.7	50.0	73.3	63.0	54.6	99.3	99.7	99.5	99.5	99.7	99.7	99.5	99.7	$39,541	$877	$38,664
Hauppauge Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Town Line Rd	Hauppauge	11788	Suffolk County	Hauppauge Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 265-3630	725	71	10.2	22.3%	468 (64.6%)	24 (3.3%)	134 (18.5%)	71 (9.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.3%)	55.8	633^rd of 1500 public middle schools	57.8%		70	368^th of 1504 public middle schools	75.5%	265		83.3	100.0	92.2	84.5	54.8	62.5	40.7	57.3	61.8	11.1	41.7	96.9	99.1	98.0	98.0	98.0	99.6	99.0	97.0	$40,437	$508	$39,929
East Islip Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Redmen St	Islip Terrace	11752	Suffolk County	East Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 224-2008	758	76	10.0	28.9%	496 (65.4%)	33 (4.4%)	184 (24.3%)	25 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.4%)	48.7	740^th of 1500 public middle schools	50.7%		46.8	774^th of 1504 public middle schools	48.5%	34		99.2	100.0			50.8	38.9	51.1	63.2	50.0	46.7	35.3	91.8	97.5	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.9	97.3	95.1	$36,153	$722	$35,431
Sagamore Middle School	Public	6-8	57 Division St	Holtsville	11742	Suffolk County	Sachem Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 696-8600	893	88	10.1	37.7%	489 (54.8%)	41 (4.6%)	272 (30.5%)	53 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (3.9%)	45.1	806^th of 1500 public middle schools	46.3%		54.2	637^th of 1504 public middle schools	57.6%	169	99.1		100.0			27.7	41.0	52.3	44.8	66.3	65.6	48.3	98.4	99.3	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	99.6	99.5	$31,620	$628	$30,992

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