- Enrollment
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Patchogue, NY
South Ocean Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Ocean Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362247003168
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Ocean Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Patchogue · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Ocean Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Ocean Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Patchogue, NY.
School address
District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362247003168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
South Ocean Middle School shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 362247003168 · Patchogue, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 9.3:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students)
South Ocean Middle School shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Ocean Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patchogue-Medf
Patchogue-Medford High School
2,487 students
- Eagle Elementa 680
Eagle Elementary School
680 students
- Canaan Element 596
Canaan Elementary School
596 students
- Saxton Middle 579
Saxton Middle School
579 students
- Oregon Middle 545
Oregon Middle School
545 students
- This school 513
South Ocean Middle School
513 students
What this shows South Ocean Middle School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Ocean Middle School compares
South Ocean Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 34.3%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, South Ocean Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District reports $26,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Ocean Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchogue-Medford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canaan Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saxton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oregon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Ocean Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Ocean Middle School
How many students attend South Ocean Middle School?
South Ocean Middle School has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Patchogue, NY. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ocean Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ocean Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Ocean Middle School?
50.6% of students at South Ocean Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Ocean Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Ocean Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Patchogue, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Ocean Middle School?
South Ocean Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Ocean Middle School rank among public schools in Patchogue?
By Resource Investment Index, South Ocean Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Patchogue, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Patchogue on the city page.
What other schools are in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
Besides South Ocean Middle School, Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District also operates Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students), Eagle Elementary School (680 students), and Canaan Elementary School (596 students). See the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District district page for the complete list.