Middle Country Central School District
School District · Centereach, New York
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,467
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,467
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#605 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,780
+$0 vs New York median
District size
9,467 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Middle Country Central School District ranks #605 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Middle Country Central School District's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Centereach High School (7.0/10), Newfield High School (6.8/10), and New Lane Memorial Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 38% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Middle Country Central School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Middle Country Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Middle Country Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centereach High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Newfield High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | New Lane Memorial Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Holbrook Road School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Hawkins Path School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Dawnwood Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Oxhead Road School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Selden Middle School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Stagecoach School | 3.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Jericho Elementary School | 2.8 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Middle Country Central School District
Middle Country Central School District is a Centereach, New York school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 9,467 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $27,780 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Middle Country Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Centereach High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Middle Country Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 46.6%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Middle Country Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Middle Country Central School District with test data.
Schools in Middle Country Central School District
14 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Centereach
- Total Enrollment
- 9,467
- Teachers (FTE)
- 608
- District spending per student
- $27,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Middle Country Central School District?
Middle Country Central School District has 14 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Middle Country Central School District?
The average composite rating for Middle Country Central School District is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Middle Country Central School District?
Middle Country Central School District's district-level spending was $27,780 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Middle Country Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Middle Country Central School District is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Middle Country Central School District?
Centereach High School is the highest-rated school in Middle Country Central School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Middle Country Central School District?
Across schools in Middle Country Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Middle Country Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Middle Country Central School District has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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