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#1147 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 24% in state

Great Hollow Middle School

Middle School · Smithtown Central School District · Nesconset, NY

A Smithtown Central School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

150 SOUTHERN BLVD, Nesconset, NY 11767

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+24.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$33,507
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Great Hollow Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

11.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Great Hollow Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$148,762

Median home value

$615,800

Median rent

$2,029/mo

College educated

47.2%

Homeownership

91%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11767; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cleary School for the DeafPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–121.4 mi58Compare →
Nesaquake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.26–82.2 mi454Compare →
Hauppauge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.96–82.4 mi733Compare →
Smithtown Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–122.6 mi296Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Smithtown Central School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#5 of 12
District spending per student
$33,507NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Great Hollow Middle School is listed in SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Great Hollow Middle School

Great Hollow Middle School is a public middle school in Nesconset, NY, part of Smithtown Central School District, serving approximately 771 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
771
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
Area population (ZIP 11767)
14,495
Area average commute
34.5 min
Area median age
44.6
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 11767; 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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