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Bellport Middle School

Middle School · SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

35 KREAMER ST, Bellport, NY 11713

Enrollment

833

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

5.4

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#3,179 of 4,742

In Bellport

#1 of 3

public schools

In district

#3 of 6

SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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Bellport Middle School

5.4/10

Middle School in Bellport · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Kreamer Street Elementary School

5.2/10

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3.3/10

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About Bellport Middle School

Bellport Middle School is a public middle school in Bellport, NY, part of SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Bellport Middle School serves approximately 833 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Bellport Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,179 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Bellport Middle School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts below NY schools
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • NY avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Bellport Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

33% of students at Bellport Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-36.2 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$32,919
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Bellport Middle School — Students at Bellport Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

58%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 44.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
33.6% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 38.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.2% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
81%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
64.5%
ELA
54.5%
2021*
Math
44.1%
ELA
57.6%
2022
Math
29.4%
ELA
26.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.

How Bellport Middle School Compares

See how Bellport Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.4/10
33th percentile in NY
Academic
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
5.3/10
Average
Environment
7.9/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
58%
Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
90 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
33.1%

Location

35 KREAMER ST, Bellport, NY 11713

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bellport Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. OREGON MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Medford), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SAXTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 5.3/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Patchogue), with a very similar rating. Additionally, SOUTH OCEAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 4.9/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Patchogue), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bellport, see our Bellport schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.7 mi
School Distance Rating
KREAMER STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bellport 0.1 mi 5.2
FRANK P LONG INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Bellport 1.4 mi 3.3
VERNE W CRITZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Patchogue 1.1 mi 6.3
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY East Patchogue 1.3 mi 6.9
BELLPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Brookhaven 1.4 mi 7.5
BROOKHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brookhaven 1.9 mi 4.0
EASTERN SUFFOLK BOCES Patchogue 3.2 mi 5.7
BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Patchogue 3.3 mi 5.5
BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Patchogue 3.6 mi 5.5
SAXTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Patchogue 3.6 mi 5.3
MEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Patchogue 3.6 mi 5.6
PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL Medford 4.2 mi 7.6
SOUTH OCEAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Patchogue 3.7 mi 4.9
OREGON MIDDLE SCHOOL Medford 4.3 mi 5.9
HOLY ANGELS REGIONAL SCHOOL Patchogue 3.8 mi 5.3
TREMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Medford 4.4 mi 3.6
RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Patchogue 4.3 mi 5.0
C E WALTERS SCHOOL Yaphank 5.8 mi 5.4
EAGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Medford 5.7 mi 3.8
WILLIAM FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Shirley 4.7 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11713 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$111,786

Median Home Value

$474,500

Median Rent

$3,021/mo

Population

9,236

College Educated

36.8%

Homeownership

67.6%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Median Age

36.1

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School Rating
AARON MOSSELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lockport, NY 5.4
BATAVIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Batavia, NY 5.4
CARTHAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Carthage, NY 5.4
CENTRAL SQUARE MIDDLE SCHOOL Central Square, NY 5.4
CHARLES H ROTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Henrietta, NY 5.4
HENRY L STIMSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Huntington Station, NY 5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bellport Middle School

What grades does Bellport Middle School serve?

Bellport Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bellport Middle School?

Bellport Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellport Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bellport Middle School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bellport Middle School rank in NY?

Bellport Middle School ranks #3,179 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bellport Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bellport Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bellport Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellport Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bellport Middle School a charter school?

No, Bellport Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bellport Middle School a Title I school?

No, Bellport Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellport Middle School?

58.0% of students at Bellport Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
63 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
833
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Free/Reduced Lunch
58.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%

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