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Port Jefferson Middle School

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Port Jefferson Middle School ranks 246 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

246^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 84% of New York middle schools

Summary

Port Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Port Jefferson Union Free School District, with 206 students. This school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in New York, with a current ranking of 246 out of 1500 middle schools in the state and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Port Jefferson Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math on the New York State Assessments. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 68.18% proficiency in 6th grade ELA, 80% in 7th grade ELA, and 82.22% in 7th grade Math, compared to the state averages of 50.86%, 50.99%, and 56.47% respectively. The school's students also excel in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Earth Science and Algebra I in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly higher than the state averages of 65.07% and 56.07% respectively.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Samoset Middle School, Rocky Point Middle School, and Nesaquake Middle School, Port Jefferson Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's academic results, Regents exam performance, and student-teacher ratio of 8.2 are significantly better than the surrounding schools, which are generally lower-performing.

224

Students ?

9.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$67,745

Per pupil spending ?

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

350 Old Post Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777-2099

(631) 791-4431

District: Port Jefferson Union Free School District

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.3%

Hispanic:

17.0%

Asian:

6.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (76% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of New York middle schools

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg78%

New York avg53%

246^th of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

163^rd of 874Port Jefferson Union Free 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	80.9	246 of 1500	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	266 of 1504	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	82.8	212 of 1500	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	92.1	95 of 1479	93.6%	★★★★★
2021	87.8	110 of 1242	91.1%	★★★★★
2019	86.7	162 of 1439	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	81.3	222 of 1438	84.6%	★★★★☆
2017	79.0	245 of 1455	83.2%	★★★★☆
2016	88.3	116 of 1429	91.9%	★★★★★
2015	83.5	161 of 1407	88.6%	★★★★☆
2014	78.4	216 of 1401	84.6%	★★★★☆
2013	92.7	70 of 1373	94.9%	★★★★★
2012	88.9	82 of 1337	93.9%	★★★★★
2011	92.0	42 of 1295	96.8%	★★★★★
2010	91.4	38 of 1243	96.9%	★★★★★
2009	87.1	16 of 1224	98.7%	★★★★★
2008	87.6	44 of 1185	96.3%	★★★★★
2007	90.3	31 of 1123	97.2%	★★★★★
2006	86.8	89 of 1095	91.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2021	54.4	124 of 236	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.8	208 of 374	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	81.4	220 of 1457	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	77.2	271 of 1465	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	86.5	154 of 1463	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	84.7	160 of 1454	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	85.8	101 of 1066	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	78.1	256 of 1370	81.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.4	309 of 1353	77.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	92.2	52 of 965	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	49.0	442 of 943	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	87.2	59 of 914	93.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	52.3	549 of 1283	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.8	305 of 1296	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	57.7	463 of 1288	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.8	573 of 1306	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.1	179 of 935	80.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	84.3	177 of 1455	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	266 of 1464	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	83.0	178 of 1464	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	92.0	91 of 1455	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	88.1	91 of 1071	91.5%	★★★★★
2019	90.0	116 of 1366	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	89.4	113 of 1352	91.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	41.9	683 of 1303	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	72.6	206 of 775	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	62.9	267 of 778	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.9	197 of 772	74.5%	★★★★☆
2022	82.6	105 of 748	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	79.0	101 of 614	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	78.3	128 of 716	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	58.7	320 of 763	58.1%	★★★☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2025)95th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2025)88th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)85th percentile~ school

White (2025)73rd percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)57th percentile-26 vs school

Special Education (2024)48th percentile-35 vs school

Asian (2021)47th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Earth Science100%+35 vs state

Algebra I100%+44 vs state

Math72%+20 vs state

English Language Arts70%+19 vs state

Science58%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Geometry (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	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 Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	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 Geometry End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th 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
Port Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	350 Old Post Rd	Port Jefferson	11777	Suffolk County	Port Jefferson Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 791-4431	224	24	9.2	18.3%	153 (68.3%)	10 (4.5%)	38 (17.0%)	14 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	80.9	246^th of 1500 public middle schools	83.6%		77.5	266^th of 1504 public middle schools	82.3%	20			100.0		100.0				68.2	80.0	58.6		71.4	82.2	33.3		58.3	99.2	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	$67,745	$160	$67,585
John F Kennedy Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Jayne Blvd	Port Jefferson Station	11776	Suffolk County	Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 474-8160	814	79	10.2	31.8%	411 (50.5%)	31 (3.8%)	319 (39.2%)	25 (3.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.8%)	10.5	1422^nd of 1500 public middle schools	5.2%		25.3	1207^th of 1504 public middle schools	19.7%	215				100.0	98.7				27.2	23.8	26.4		22.6	22.5	24.2		10.9	98.6	99.4	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.5	99.7	99.7	$32,395	$338	$32,057
Mount Sinai Middle School	Public	5-8	114 N Country Rd	Mount Sinai	11766	Suffolk County	Mount Sinai Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 870-2700	617	55	11.2	12.3%	483 (78.3%)	6 (1.0%)	77 (12.5%)	39 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	73.4	339^th of 1500 public middle schools	77.4%		62	509^th of 1504 public middle schools	66.2%	170			100.0		100.0			60.3	54.8	68.6	65.6	49.4	52.5	80.6	50.0	52.6	66.7									$31,438	$606	$30,832
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School	Public	7-9	25 Mud Rd	Setauket	11733	Suffolk County	Three Village Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 730-4700	651	62	10.4	12.4%	487 (74.8%)	6 (0.9%)	50 (7.7%)	72 (11.1%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	85.5	180^th of 1500 public middle schools	88.0%		88.7	148^th of 1504 public middle schools	90.2%	32	100.0		94.4	99.2	98.0		99.1			79.6	72.3			80.2	43.6		68.6	98.5	98.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.1	99.5	99.7	$41,367	$515	$40,852
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School	Public	7-9	351 Oxhead Rd	Stony Brook	11790	Suffolk County	Three Village Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 730-4800	655	65	10.0	21.2%	388 (59.2%)	18 (2.7%)	96 (14.7%)	123 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.6%)	66.2	448^th of 1500 public middle schools	70.1%		68.6	395^th of 1504 public middle schools	73.7%	53	100.0	100.0	96.9	99.0	94.3					63.8	63.9			65.7	27.9		42.6	98.9	99.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	99.9	100.0	$42,018	$554	$41,464
North Country Road School	Public	6-8	191 N Country Rd	Miller Place	11764	Suffolk County	Miller Place Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 474-2710	530	56	9.4	21.3%	417 (78.7%)	18 (3.4%)	70 (13.2%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	31.9	1076^th of 1500 public middle schools	28.3%		43.4	840^th of 1504 public middle schools	44.1%	236			100.0		100.0				30.2	39.7	36.7		33.8	63.3	28.6		27.3	98.1	99.1	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.2	99.5	99.8	$35,417	$171	$35,246
Selden Middle School	Public	6-9	22 Jefferson Ave	Centereach	11720	Suffolk County	Middle Country Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 285-8400	1,080	75	14.4	51.5%	443 (41.0%)	85 (7.9%)	409 (37.9%)	108 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.2%)	21.7	1286^th of 1500 public middle schools	14.3%		26.5	1177^th of 1504 public middle schools	21.7%	109					76.4	69.7			34.2	25.6	34.0		30.6	45.9				95.2	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	95.2	99.9	99.4	$28,414	$657	$27,757
Dawnwood Middle School	Public	6-8	10 43rd St	Centereach	11720	Suffolk County	Middle Country Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 285-8200	967	70	13.8	47.1%	432 (44.7%)	64 (6.6%)	362 (37.4%)	69 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.0%)	32.7	1053^rd of 1500 public middle schools	29.8%		32.9	1058^th of 1504 public middle schools	29.7%	5					75.0	60.5			36.4	35.9	47.2		49.5	40.0				98.7	99.3	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.5	99.5	99.4	$30,188	$648	$29,541
Rocky Point Middle School	Public	6-8	76 Rocky Pt-Yaphank Rd	Rocky Point	11778	Suffolk County	Rocky Point Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 849-7301	613	54	11.4	34.9%	443 (72.3%)	13 (2.1%)	130 (21.2%)	12 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	20.1	1306^th of 1500 public middle schools	12.9%		23.1	1246^th of 1504 public middle schools	17.2%	60				98.0	100.0				38.1	25.3	38.1		41.4	19.7	13.0		22.7	98.3	98.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.7	99.1	99.6	$37,759	$729	$37,030
Nesaquake Middle School	Public	6-8	479 Edgewood Ave	Saint James	11780	Suffolk County	Smithtown Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 382-5105	466	46	10.0	15.0%	380 (81.5%)	3 (0.6%)	45 (9.7%)	18 (3.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.6%)	73.8	333^rd of 1500 public middle schools	77.8%		72.7	336^th of 1504 public middle schools	77.7%	3					100.0	100.0			65.5	54.3	64.7		62.4	76.4	66.7		45.5	97.9	98.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.3	99.3	99.6	$40,420	$36	$40,384

Frequently Asked Questions about Port Jefferson Middle School

Is Port Jefferson Middle School a good school?

Port Jefferson Middle School ranks 246^th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Port Jefferson Middle School in?

Port Jefferson Union Free School District

What high school do graduates of Port Jefferson Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Port Jefferson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 224 students attended Port Jefferson Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Port Jefferson Middle School?

Students at Port Jefferson Middle School are 68% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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