For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 932 students in 11520, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in 11520, NY is John W Dodd Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 11520 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11520, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11520, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John W Dodd Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Pine St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5286
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5286
Grades: 7-8
| 932 students
11520, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Walkabout For Young Women And Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
155 Guy Lombardo Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
Freeport, NY 11520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11520, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11520, NY include John W Dodd Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11520?
1 public middle schools are located in 11520.
What is the racial composition of students in 11520?
11520 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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