Serving 1,168 students in grades 7-8, Ralph Reed 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 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 1,168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph Reed School's student population of 1,168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph Reed 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 Ralph Reed School is 0.34, 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
#3906 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
80%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Ralph Reed School's ranking?
Ralph Reed School is ranked #3906 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ralph Reed School?
1,168 students attend Ralph Reed School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ralph Reed School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Reed School?
Ralph Reed School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ralph Reed School offer ?
Ralph Reed School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph Reed School part of?
Ralph Reed School is part of Central Islip Union Free School District.
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