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Public middle school · East Moriches Union Free School District · East Moriches, New York

East Moriches School

East Moriches School rates 8.6, right at the middle of East Moriches Union Free School District's middle schools, whose rated median is 8.6.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.6this school

8.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the East Moriches Union Free School District median is 8.6.

#99 of 4,744 schools in New York · East Moriches Union Free School District: 1 middle schools rated, median 8.6

The brief

A middle school in East Moriches, NY serving grades 5th – 8th.

Students at East Moriches School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

It ranks 99 of 4,744 schools in New York and 1 of 2 in East Moriches Union Free School District.

Math78%21 points above the New York average of 57%2025 NYSED
Reading66%12 points above the New York average of 54%2025 NYSED
Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2023, reaching 72% in 2025, across a 3-year record (2023–2025).2025 NYSED; 56 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.7
40% of the rating
Academics
7.8
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.7
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 NYSED · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 NYSED · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11940; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
East Moriches School and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$121,250
Median home value
$626,400
Median rent
$2,273/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
3.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
40
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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    8.6
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Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than East Moriches School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does East Moriches School serve?

East Moriches School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend East Moriches School?

East Moriches School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Moriches School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Moriches School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Moriches School rank in NY?

East Moriches School ranks #99 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is East Moriches School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Moriches School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Moriches School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Moriches School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Moriches School a charter school?

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

Is East Moriches School a Title I school?

No, East Moriches School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Moriches School?

19.3% of students at East Moriches 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 facts

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
296
Student-teacher ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$31,961
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 11940)
5,508
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
44.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.