Very Good
#1587 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 33% in state
James Wilson Young Middle School
Middle School · Bayport-blue Point Union Free School District · Bayport, NY
A Bayport-blue Point Union Free School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
602 SYLVAN AVE, Bayport, NY 11705
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Wilson Young Middle School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
17.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Wilson Young Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$161,214
Median home value
$618,300
Median rent
$2,193/mo
College educated
56.2%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ocean Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Sayville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Saxton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| West Sayville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–11 | 3.1 mi | 51 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bayport-blue Point Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $39,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Wilson Young Middle School is listed in BAYPORT-BLUE POINT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Wilson Young Middle School
James Wilson Young Middle School is a public middle school in Bayport, NY, part of Bayport-blue Point Union Free School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,587 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Wilson Young Middle School
What grades does James Wilson Young Middle School serve?
James Wilson Young Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James Wilson Young Middle School?
James Wilson Young Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Wilson Young Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Wilson Young Middle School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Wilson Young Middle School rank in NY?
James Wilson Young Middle School ranks #1,587 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is James Wilson Young Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Wilson Young 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 James Wilson Young Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Wilson Young Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James Wilson Young Middle School a charter school?
No, James Wilson Young Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Wilson Young Middle School a Title I school?
No, James Wilson Young Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Wilson Young Middle School?
17.2% of students at James Wilson Young 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
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (631) 472-7820
- Area population (ZIP 11705)
- 8,256
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 11705; 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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