For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,168 students in Central Islip, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in Central Islip, NY is Ralph Reed School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central Islip, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Central Islip have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Central Islip, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralph Reed School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Half Mile Rd
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5066
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348-5066
Gr: 7-8 | 1,168 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Central Islip, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Central Islip, NY include Ralph Reed School.
How many public middle schools are located in Central Islip?
1 public middle schools are located in Central Islip.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Islip?
Central Islip public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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