Very Good
#1606 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 34% in state
Elwood Middle School
Middle School · Elwood Union Free School District · Elwood, NY
An Elwood Union Free School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
478 ELWOOD RD, Elwood, NY 11731
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elwood Middle School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
24%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elwood Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$158,819
Median home value
$622,100
Median rent
$2,261/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Northport Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Oldfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Commack Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 1,334 | Compare → |
| Northport Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 725 | 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.
Elwood Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $32,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elwood Middle School is listed in ELWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elwood Middle School
Elwood Middle School is a public middle school in Elwood, NY, part of Elwood Union Free School District, serving approximately 445 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,606 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elwood Middle School
What grades does Elwood Middle School serve?
Elwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Elwood Middle School?
Elwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood Middle School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elwood Middle School rank in NY?
Elwood Middle School ranks #1,606 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Elwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Elwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elwood Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Elwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Elwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elwood Middle School?
24.0% of students at Elwood 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
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (631) 266-5420
- Area population (ZIP 11731)
- 29,891
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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.
- 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 11731; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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