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#3769 of 4,742 schools in NY

Edmund W Miles Middle School

Middle School · AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

501 RT 110, Amityville, NY 11701

Enrollment

600

Student-Teacher

8.8:1

Score

4.7

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#3,769 of 4,742

In Amityville

#4 of 5

public schools

In district

#4 of 5

AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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Edmund W Miles Middle School

4.7/10

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

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6.2/10

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8.4/10

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About Edmund W Miles Middle School

Edmund W Miles Middle School is a public middle school in Amityville, NY, part of AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Edmund W Miles Middle School serves approximately 600 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Edmund W Miles Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,769 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Edmund W Miles Middle School show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.4 pts below NY schools
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • NY avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 8.8:1 students to teachers, Edmund W Miles Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-30.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.2 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$37,633
Chronic Absenteeism21.3%

Edmund W Miles Middle School — Students at Edmund W Miles Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

68%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 22.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
40.2% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 24.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.2% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 33 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
82%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
24%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
16%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
9.3%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
8.8%
ELA
30.6%

* 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: 3.9/10.

How Edmund W Miles Middle School Compares

See how Edmund W Miles Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.7/10
21th percentile in NY
Academic
2.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
3.9/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
9.0/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
68%
Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
68 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.3%

Location

501 RT 110, Amityville, NY 11701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Edmund W Miles Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Massapequa), which scores notably higher. Additionally, COPIAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 4.7/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Copiague), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Amityville, see our Amityville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
NORTHEAST SCHOOL Amityville 0.5 mi 6.2
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amityville 0.5 mi 8.4
ST MARTIN OF TOURS SCHOOL Amityville 0.8 mi 5.8
PARK AVENUE SCHOOL Amityville 1.0 mi 3.8
BETHESDA SDA JUNIOR ACADEMY Amityville 1.1 mi 5.8
COPIAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Copiague 0.9 mi 4.7
AMITYVILLE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Amityville 1.4 mi 6.6
WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL Copiague 1.1 mi 8.0
EAST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Massapequa Park 1.2 mi 5.9
GREAT NECK ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Copiague 1.3 mi 4.2
BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOL Massapequa 1.5 mi 8.2
DEAUVILLE GARDENS EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Copiague 1.6 mi 5.8
DEAUVILLE GARDENS WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Copiague 1.6 mi 7.2
SUSAN E WILEY SCHOOL Copiague 1.4 mi 3.0
UNQUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Massapequa 1.6 mi 5.5
SALTZMAN EAST MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Farmingdale 2.0 mi 5.0
MCKENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Massapequa Park 1.6 mi 7.6
FARMINGDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Farmingdale 1.8 mi 8.4
WILLIAM RALL SCHOOL Lindenhurst 1.9 mi 8.0
ALBANY AVENUE SCHOOL Lindenhurst 1.8 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,639

Median Home Value

$489,000

Median Rent

$2,307/mo

Population

28,174

College Educated

31.2%

Homeownership

67.4%

Avg Commute

29.5 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

44.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
M CLIFFORD MILLER MIDDLE SCHOOL Lake Katrine, NY 4.7
J TAYLOR FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Huntington, NY 4.8
JHS 383 PHILIPPA SCHUYLER Brooklyn, NY 4.8
ONEONTA MIDDLE SCHOOL Oneonta, NY 4.8
SARANAC MIDDLE SCHOOL Saranac, NY 4.8
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL West Seneca, NY 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Edmund W Miles Middle School

What grades does Edmund W Miles Middle School serve?

Edmund W Miles Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Edmund W Miles Middle School?

Edmund W Miles Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmund W Miles Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Edmund W Miles Middle School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edmund W Miles Middle School rank in NY?

Edmund W Miles Middle School ranks #3,769 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Edmund W Miles Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Edmund W Miles 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 Edmund W Miles Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edmund W Miles Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Edmund W Miles Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Edmund W Miles Middle School a Title I school?

No, Edmund W Miles Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edmund W Miles Middle School?

68.0% of students at Edmund W Miles 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
50 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
600
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Free/Reduced Lunch
68.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.3%

District

AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
2,926
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,633
District Rank
#4 of 5

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