Serving 932 students in grades 7-8, John W Dodd Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 932 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
John W Dodd Middle School's student population of 932 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
932 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John W Dodd Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W Dodd Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3335 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
69%
30%
Black
21%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W Dodd Middle School's ranking?
John W Dodd Middle School is ranked #3335 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John W Dodd Middle School?
932 students attend John W Dodd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of John W Dodd Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W Dodd Middle School?
John W Dodd Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John W Dodd Middle School offer ?
John W Dodd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John W Dodd Middle School part of?
John W Dodd Middle School is part of Freeport Union Free School District.
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