RALPH REED SCHOOL

RALPH REED SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in CENTRAL ISLIP, NY with about 825 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, RALPH REED SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The RALPH REED SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in Central Islip, New York, serving students within the Central Islip Union Free School District. Situated at 200 Half Mile Road, the school operates as part of a larger district committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for a diverse student body. It focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and the essential skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition to middle school and beyond.

As a component of the Central Islip school system, the RALPH REED SCHOOL emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school utilizes the district’s broader curriculum standards to provide instruction in core subjects, supported by resources aimed at meeting the unique needs of its pupils. For more specific details regarding academic programs, school policies, and district news, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.centralislip.k12.ny.us](http://www.centralislip.k12.ny.us).

For more information, contact RALPH REED SCHOOL at (631) 348-5065 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 HALF MILE RD
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY 11722-2523
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RALPH REED SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CENTRAL ISLIP, NY with about 825 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
825
Teachers:
55.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 825 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RALPH REED SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
74.2%
Black or African American
15.6%
White
8.7%
Asian
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.