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#823 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 17% in state

Newfield High School

High School · Middle Country Central School District · Selden, NY

A Middle Country Central School District high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

145 MARSHALL DR, Selden, NY 11784

  • Math 77% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation37.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$27,780
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Newfield High School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 77% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Newfield High 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

$105,268

Median home value

$435,600

Median rent

$2,273/mo

College educated

29.6%

Homeownership

85.5%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11784; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
37.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Centereach High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–121.4 mi1,464Compare →
Our Savior New American SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–121.4 mi95Compare →
Comsewogue High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–122.8 mi1,142Compare →
Ward Melville Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.29–123.1 mi1,492Compare →

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.

Middle Country Central School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#2 of 14
District spending per student
$27,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newfield High School is listed in MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newfield High School

Newfield High School is a public high school in Selden, NY, part of Middle Country Central School District, serving approximately 1,542 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newfield High School

What grades does Newfield High School serve?

Newfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Newfield High School?

Newfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,542 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newfield High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newfield High School rank in NY?

Newfield High School ranks #823 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Newfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Newfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newfield High School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Newfield High School a charter school?

No, Newfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Newfield High School a Title I school?

No, Newfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newfield High School?

39.9% of students at Newfield High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,542
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 11784)
25,986
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
38.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 11784; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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