Selden Middle School

Selden Middle School serves 1,053 students in grades 6-8 in Centereach, New York, offering a substantial middle school experience with 73 full-time teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The school operates within the Suffolk County public school system as a regular public school focused on the critical middle school years. Academically, Selden Middle School has room for growth, with 48% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 32% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics.

The school ranks in the 21st percentile among New York middle schools, indicating opportunities for continued academic development and support for its diverse student body. The school draws from a well-established suburban community where families demonstrate strong economic stability, with a median household income of $123,603 and median home values of $438,500. The neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of 5.4% and has 35% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a community that values education and stability.

Located on Jefferson Avenue, Selden Middle School sits within a large suburban setting that provides students with the benefits of a close-knit community feel while maintaining access to the broader educational and cultural resources of Suffolk County.