Serving 1,363 students in grades 7-8, Longwood Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longwood Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Longwood Junior High School's student population of 1,363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Longwood Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longwood Junior High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1892 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
20%
15%
White
38%
39%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longwood Junior High School's ranking?
Longwood Junior High School is ranked #1892 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Longwood Junior High School often compared to?
Longwood Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellport Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Longwood Junior High School?
1,363 students attend Longwood Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Longwood Junior High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longwood Junior High School?
Longwood Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Longwood Junior High School offer ?
Longwood Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Longwood Junior High School part of?
Longwood Junior High School is part of Longwood Central School District.
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