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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 11780

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Top rankedNesaquake Middle School333^rd of 1,500 New York middle schools

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Summary:

The 11780 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, Nesaquake Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Smithtown Central School District. Nesaquake Middle School is a high-performing institution, ranking in the top 22% of New York middle schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years.

Nesaquake Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students scoring significantly above the state and district averages on state assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's Regents exam proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with 100% of students passing the Algebra I and Living Environment/Biology exams. Additionally, Nesaquake has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.1, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

The school's student population also appears to come from higher socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 11.01% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This, combined with the school's high per-student spending of $39,203, likely contributes to Nesaquake's consistent academic success and the quality of education it provides. Overall, Nesaquake Middle School stands out as a premier educational institution in the 11780 zip code, offering students a robust and well-resourced learning experience.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (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 Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology 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
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

Cities Near Zip Code 11780

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Saint James	0.73 mi	4	157^th
Stony Brook	1.73 mi	2	227^th
Smithtown	2.33 mi	8	217^th
Nesconset	3.32 mi	2	125^th
Lake Grove	3.34 mi	3	509^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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