Very Good
#1147 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 24% in state
Great Hollow Middle School
Middle School · SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
150 SOUTHERN BLVD, Nesconset, NY 11767
Enrollment
771
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
771
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,147 of 4,742
In Nesconset
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#5 of 12
SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Great Hollow Middle School
Great Hollow Middle School is a public middle school in Nesconset, NY, part of SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Great Hollow Middle School serves approximately 771 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Great Hollow Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Great Hollow Middle School show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- NY avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Great Hollow Middle School — Students at Great Hollow Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
11.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.3/10.
How Great Hollow Middle School Compares
See how Great Hollow Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
150 SOUTHERN BLVD, Nesconset, NY 11767
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Great Hollow Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. NESAQUAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Saint James), with a comparable rating. Additionally, HAUPPAUGE MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Hauppauge), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Nesconset, see our Nesconset schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TACKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Nesconset | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Smithtown | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| CLEARY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Nesconset | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST Saint James | 1.9 mi | 8.6 |
| CHEROKEE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ronkonkoma | 1.8 mi | 4.1 |
| MOUNT PLEASANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Smithtown | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| SMITHTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Smithtown | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| NESAQUAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Saint James | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
| SS PHILIP & JAMES SCHOOL Saint James | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
| WENONAH SCHOOL Lake Grove | 2.0 mi | 6.3 |
| MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. James | 2.5 mi | 7.8 |
| SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint James | 2.8 mi | 7.4 |
| ANDREW T MORROW SCHOOL Islandia | 2.7 mi | 6.1 |
| HAUPPAUGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Hauppauge | 2.4 mi | 6.9 |
| HAUPPAUGE HIGH SCHOOL Hauppauge | 2.6 mi | 8.6 |
| EDITH L SLOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ronkonkoma | 3.0 mi | 6.1 |
| HARBOR COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Saint James | 3.3 mi | 8.1 |
| SMITHTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Smithtown | 2.6 mi | 7.3 |
| SMITHTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Smithtown | 2.6 mi | 6.7 |
| EUGENE AUER MEMORIAL SCHOOL Lake Grove | 2.7 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11767 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,762
Median Home Value
$615,800
Median Rent
$2,029/mo
Population
14,495
College Educated
47.2%
Homeownership
91%
Avg Commute
34.5 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
44.6
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| FELIX FESTA ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL West Nyack, NY | 7.6 |
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| JHS 278 MARINE PARK Brooklyn, NY | 7.6 |
| JHS 62 DITMAS Brooklyn, NY | 7.6 |
| LOUIS M KLEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Harrison, NY | 7.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Great Hollow Middle School
What grades does Great Hollow Middle School serve?
Great Hollow Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Great Hollow Middle School?
Great Hollow Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Hollow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Hollow Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Hollow Middle School rank in NY?
Great Hollow Middle School ranks #1,147 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Great Hollow Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Hollow Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Great Hollow Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Hollow Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Great Hollow Middle School a charter school?
No, Great Hollow Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Hollow Middle School a Title I school?
No, Great Hollow Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Hollow Middle School?
11.4% of students at Great Hollow 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 771
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 11.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (631) 382-2805
Resources & Links
District
SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 7,705
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $33,507
- District Rank
- #5 of 12
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