SAMOSET MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.sachem.edu

892 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Samoset Middle School is a public school located in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Sachem Central School District. As one of the district's key middle-level institutions, the school focuses on bridging the transition from elementary education to high school by providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission aligns with the broader Sachem district’s goals, emphasizing student achievement, character development, and fostering a supportive community environment for early adolescents.

The school is deeply integrated into the Lake Ronkonkoma community, utilizing its central location at 51 School Street to serve as a hub for student learning and local engagement. Samoset offers a range of programs that cater to diverse student interests, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs, which are designed to encourage holistic growth. By maintaining a strong connection to the Sachem Central School District’s resources and leadership, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigors of the Sachem high school experience while promoting an inclusive and active school culture.

892

Total Students

83.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAMOSET MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	571
Hispanic	187
Black	44
Asian	53
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
571 (64.0 %)
Hispanic
187 (21.0 %)
Asian
53 (5.9 %)
Black
44 (4.9 %)
Two or More
34 (3.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
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:	SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)471-1700
Website:	http://www.sachem.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	892
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 298

Grade 7 288

Grade 8 287

Ungraded 19