RALPH REED SCHOOL

CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

200 HALF MILE RD
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY 11722

www.centralislip.k12.ny.us

1,149 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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).

1,149

Total Students

82.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RALPH REED SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	943
Black	165
Asian	14
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
943 (82.1 %)
Black
165 (14.4 %)
White
20 (1.7 %)
Asian
14 (1.2 %)
Two or More
6 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)348-5066
Website:	http://www.centralislip.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	727
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 560

Grade 8 579

Ungraded 10