At a glance
Reported students
1,304
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
951
Longwood Middle School: 1,304 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 1,281
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Longwood Middle School
Longwood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Middle Island. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Longwood Central School District. NCES reports 1,304 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above 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 (40.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.2%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Longwood Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.76 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.1%
- Hispanic32.2%
- Black17.9%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.4%
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 Longwood Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Longwood Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,363 reported students
Coram Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
951 reported students
C E Walters School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
795 reported students
West Middle Island School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
697 reported students
Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
684 reported students
Longwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,993 reported students
Public schools near Longwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Junior High School Middle · Longwood Central School District | 07–08 | 1,363 | 1.7 mi |
| Rocky Point Middle School Middle · Rocky Point Union Free School District | 06–08 | 613 | 4.4 mi |
| Albert G Prodell Middle School Middle · Shoreham-Wading River Central School District | 06–08 | 457 | 4.6 mi |
| Oregon Middle School Middle · Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District | 06–08 | 545 | 5.7 mi |
| Mount Sinai Middle School Middle · Mount Sinai Union Free School District | 05–08 | 617 | 6.1 mi |
| John F Kennedy Middle School Middle · Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District | 06–08 | 814 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Longwood Middle School
What grades does Longwood Middle School serve?
Longwood Middle School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Longwood Central School District.
How many students attend Longwood Middle School?
Longwood Middle School reported 1,304 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,281 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Longwood Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 1,304 students and 80.76 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 Longwood Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Longwood Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Longwood Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Longwood Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Longwood Middle School in?
Longwood Middle School is part of Longwood Central School District, based in Middle Island, NY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Longwood Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Longwood Junior High School (1.7 mi), Rocky Point Middle School (4.4 mi), Albert G Prodell Middle School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.