How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Saxton Middle School | South Ocean Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Patchogue, NY | Patchogue, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 579 | 513 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.7% | 48.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Saxton Middle School | South Ocean Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,305 | $26,305 |
| District | Patchogue-Medford School District | Patchogue-Medford School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Saxton Middle School | South Ocean Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.7% | 34.3% |
| African American | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.8% | 53.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Saxton Middle School | South Ocean Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 232:1 | 320:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 34 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.