Below Average
#3774 of 4,742 schools in NY
East Middle School
Middle School · Brentwood Union Free School District · Brentwood, NY
A Brentwood Union Free School District middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70 HILLTOP DR, Brentwood, NY 11717
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 995 | Compare → |
| North Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,098 | Compare → |
| Ralph Reed SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,168 | Compare → |
| Bay Shore Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 1,269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Brentwood Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #6 of 17
- District spending per student
- $27,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Middle School is listed in BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Middle School
East Middle School is a public middle school in Brentwood, NY, part of Brentwood Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,119 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,774 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Middle School
What grades does East Middle School serve?
East Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Middle School rank in NY?
East Middle School ranks #3,774 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is East Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 East Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Middle School a charter school?
No, East Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Middle School?
83.1% of students at East 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (631) 434-2473
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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