At a glance
Reported students
758
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
75.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
East Islip Middle School: 758 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 821
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about East Islip Middle School
East Islip Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Islip Terrace. It is one of 6 current school records connected to East Islip Union Free School District. NCES reports 758 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.3%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Islip Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 75.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.4%
- Hispanic24.3%
- Black4.4%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Islip Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
416 reported students
Timber Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
370 reported students
Connetquot Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
352 reported students
East Islip High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,170 reported students
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
314 reported students
Public schools near East Islip Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islip Middle School Middle · Islip Union Free School District | 06–08 | 601 | 2.6 mi |
| Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School Middle · Connetquot Central School District | 06–08 | 564 | 2.7 mi |
| Ralph Reed School Middle · Central Islip Union Free School District | 07–08 | 1,192 | 3.5 mi |
| East Middle School Middle · Brentwood Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,108 | 3.5 mi |
| South Middle School Middle · Brentwood Union Free School District | 06–08 | 975 | 3.7 mi |
| Bay Shore Middle School Middle · Bay Shore Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,258 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Islip Middle School
What grades does East Islip Middle School serve?
East Islip Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in East Islip Union Free School District.
How many students attend East Islip Middle School?
East Islip Middle School reported 758 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 821 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Islip Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 758 students and 75.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Islip Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Islip Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Islip Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Islip Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Islip Middle School in?
East Islip Middle School is part of East Islip Union Free School District, based in Islip Terrace, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Islip Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Islip Middle School (2.6 mi), Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School (2.7 mi), Ralph Reed School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.