LONGWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

41 YAPHANK MIDDLE ISLAND RD
MIDDLE ISLAND, NY 11953

www.longwood.k12.ny.us

1,290 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Longwood Middle School, located at 41 Yaphank Middle Island Road in Middle Island, New York, serves as a key academic institution within the Longwood Central School District. Catering to students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more complex demands of junior high. The facility is designed to accommodate a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Longwood Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the broader Longwood school system, the middle school provides various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at nurturing the developmental needs of young adolescents. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success and positive contributions to their community.

1,290

Total Students

86.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONGWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	506
Hispanic	435
Black	237
Asian	25
Two or More	77
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
506 (39.2 %)
Hispanic
435 (33.7 %)
Black
237 (18.4 %)
Two or More
77 (6.0 %)
Asian
25 (1.9 %)
American Indian
9 (0.7 %)
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:	LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)345-2736
Website:	http://www.longwood.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	1,290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 5 649

Grade 6 626

Ungraded 15