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#2080 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 44% in state

Mount Sinai Middle School

Middle School · Mount Sinai Union Free School District · Mount Sinai, NY

A Mount Sinai Union Free School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 397, Mount Sinai, NY 11766

  • Math 60% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$29,270
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Mount Sinai Middle School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mount Sinai 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

$157,564

Median home value

$632,900

Median rent

$3,183/mo

College educated

51.3%

Homeownership

96.9%

Poverty rate

1.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11766; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John F Kennedy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.96–82.1 mi840Compare →
North Country Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–82.1 mi542Compare →
Port Jefferson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.26–82.5 mi206Compare →
Rocky Point Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.76–84.2 mi634Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mount Sinai Union Free School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$29,270NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mount Sinai Middle School is listed in MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mount Sinai Middle School

Mount Sinai Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Sinai, NY, part of Mount Sinai Union Free School District, serving approximately 694 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,080 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount Sinai Middle School

What grades does Mount Sinai Middle School serve?

Mount Sinai Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Mount Sinai Middle School?

Mount Sinai Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 694 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Sinai Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Sinai Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mount Sinai Middle School rank in NY?

Mount Sinai Middle School ranks #2,080 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Mount Sinai Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Sinai Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Mount Sinai Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Sinai Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mount Sinai Middle School a charter school?

No, Mount Sinai Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mount Sinai Middle School a Title I school?

No, Mount Sinai Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Sinai Middle School?

11.2% of students at Mount Sinai 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
694
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
Area population (ZIP 11766)
11,481
Area average commute
34.3 min
Area median age
47.7
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 11766; 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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