Serving 219 students in grades 7-8, Oyster Bay Middle School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oyster Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Oyster Bay Middle School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oyster Bay Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oyster Bay Middle School is 0.49, 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
#2175 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Oyster Bay Middle School's ranking?
Oyster Bay Middle School is ranked #2175 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Oyster Bay Middle School?
219 students attend Oyster Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Oyster Bay Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oyster Bay Middle School?
Oyster Bay Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oyster Bay Middle School offer ?
Oyster Bay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Oyster Bay Middle School part of?
Oyster Bay Middle School is part of Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District.
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