Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 11798 zip code - Milton L Olive Middle School, which is part of the Wyandanch Union Free School District. This school is struggling academically, with student performance well below state averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past 3 years, and it maintains a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in New York.
Milton L Olive Middle School has high rates of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch at 83.55%, suggesting it serves a predominantly low-income student population. Despite the high per-student spending of $37,970 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly below state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 23.21% of 6th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to a state average of 50.86%, and just 19.1% of 8th graders were proficient in Science, compared to a state average of 43.5%.
The Wyandanch Union Free School District as a whole is also among the lowest-performing districts in New York, ranking 847 out of 874, further highlighting the systemic challenges facing this school and community. Significant improvements in student outcomes, resource allocation, and district-level support will be necessary to address these issues and provide a high-quality education for the students at Milton L Olive Middle School.
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