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#4354 of 4,742 schools in NY
Riverhead Middle School
Middle School · Riverhead Central School District · Riverhead, NY
A Riverhead Central School District middle school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 HARRISON AVE, Riverhead, NY 11901
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverhead Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverhead Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$83,252
Median home value
$437,500
Median rent
$2,195/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 5–6 | 0.3 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Riverhead Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 908 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Riverhead Central School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $28,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverhead Middle School is listed in RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverhead Middle School
Riverhead Middle School is a public middle school in Riverhead, NY, part of Riverhead Central School District, serving approximately 789 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,354 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverhead Middle School
What grades does Riverhead Middle School serve?
Riverhead Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverhead Middle School?
Riverhead Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverhead Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverhead Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverhead Middle School rank in NY?
Riverhead Middle School ranks #4,354 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Riverhead Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverhead Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Riverhead Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverhead Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverhead Middle School a charter school?
No, Riverhead Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverhead Middle School a Title I school?
No, Riverhead Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverhead Middle School?
49.9% of students at Riverhead 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
- 789
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (631) 369-6759
- Area population (ZIP 11901)
- 32,921
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 11901; 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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