Long Island Middle School

Long Island Middle School is a public middle school in Long Island, KS, part of the Northern Valley. The school serves approximately 38 students in grades 5th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 90.1th percentile among KS schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 28% proficiency in math and 21% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $61,136, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 38 students, Long Island Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, Long Island Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Long Island Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.