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Beach Street Middle School

Summary:

Beach Street Middle School is a public middle school located in West Islip, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 405 students. The school is part of the West Islip Union Free School District, which is ranked 526 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beach Street Middle School has shown strong academic performance, with students consistently scoring above the district and state averages in various subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60.47% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.25% for the district and 51.88% for the state. In math, 52.38% of 6th-grade students and 45.95% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better, outperforming the district and state averages. The school also excels in Regents exams, with 93.79% of students proficient or better in Living Environment and 100% proficient or better in Algebra I, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While Beach Street Middle School has shown strong performance across different student subgroups, particularly in recent years, there are disparities in the performance of white students and special education students. Additionally, the school serves a more affluent student population, with a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.4% to 13.13% over the past few years. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's strong academic performance. When compared to nearby schools, Udall Road Middle School in the same district has similar performance, while schools in the Deer Park Union Free School District and Brentwood Union Free School District generally perform below Beach Street Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 17 Beach St
       West Islip, NY  11795-3237

(631) 930-1600

District: West Islip Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
852nd of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,992 Help


Students who attend Beach Street Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Islip Senior High School

Feeder schools for Beach Street Middle School:

Elementary:    Bayview Elementary School
    Paul J Bellew Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.3%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beach Street Middle School ranks worse than 56.6% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.3%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beach Street Middle School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beach Street Middle School is $23,992.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beach Street Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Beach Street Middle School 852nd of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Beach Street Middle School in the ranking list.)

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West Islip Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Islip Union Free School District 526th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beach Street Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Beach Street Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.65 74th 1095 93.2%
2007 87.61 68th 1123 93.9%
2008 84.67 91st 1185 92.3%
2009 82.14 106th 1224 91.3%
2010 82.94 169th 1243 86.4%
2011 85.77 138th 1295 89.3%
2012 84.96 151st 1337 88.7%
2013 78.15 242nd 1373 82.4%
2014 74.08 271st 1401 80.7%
2015 79.16 213th 1407 84.9%
2016 75.06 270th 1429 81.1%
2017 68.98 376th 1455 74.2%
2018 77.48 270th 1438 81.2%
2019 74.39 305th 1439 78.8%
2021 66.47 335th 1242 73.0%
2022 74.80 286th 1479 80.7%
2023 56.36 597th 1500 60.2%
2024 43.15 852nd 1504 43.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Beach Street Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.99 229th 1170 80.4%
2019 63.31 224th 1139 80.3%
2022 52.35 427th 1283 66.7%
2023 36.11 830th 1307 36.5%
2024 33.33 869th 1303 33.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beach Street Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.00 277th 1245 77.8%
2019 66.81 302nd 1241 75.7%
2022 85.65 117th 1306 91.0%
2024 62.22 394th 1296 69.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Beach Street Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.35 280th 1353 79.3%
2019 65.25 433rd 1370 68.4%
2021 62.10 329th 1066 69.1%
2022 69.32 355th 1454 75.6%
2023 44.58 816th 1463 44.2%
2024 44.65 819th 1465 44.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Beach Street Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.37 247th 1352 81.7%
2019 78.94 237th 1366 82.7%
2021 66.35 275th 1071 74.3%
2022 77.57 241st 1455 83.4%
2023 64.93 431st 1464 70.6%
2024 44.22 784th 1464 46.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Beach Street Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.91 193rd 826 76.6%
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Rank History for White students at Beach Street Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.98 224th 763 70.6%
2019 62.29 275th 716 61.6%
2021 53.87 274th 614 55.4%
2022 62.19 259th 748 65.4%
2023 38.08 504th 772 34.7%
2024 32.35 556th 778 28.5%
See the entire list of Best New York Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Monday, March 4, 2013

Open Quote Terrific school. Faculity is top notch, and the Principal is amazing. I am so glad that my child goes to Beach. My child is doing so well in Beach and loves this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Beach Street Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 610 1 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1990 603 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1991 530 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1992 474 3 11 23 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 600 8 22 45 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1994 585 7 17 44 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1995 648 0 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1996 648 0 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1997 680 2 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1998 734 0 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1999 789 0 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2000 828 0 11 15 0 n/a n/a 0 854
2001 632 3 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2002 626 1 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2003 626 1 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2004 673 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2005 652 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2006 683 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2007 666 1 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2008 676 0 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2009 625 1 9 8 0 n/a n/a 6 649
2010 620 1 9 7 0 n/a n/a 6 643
2011 565 0 6 19 0 0 6 0 596
2012 557 0 7 18 0 0 8 0 590
2013 538 0 5 21 0 0 12 0 576
2014 537 1 6 26 0 0 11 0 581
2015 500 1 7 38 0 0 7 0 553
2016 486 0 7 46 0 0 5 0 544
2017 458 0 8 61 0 0 10 0 537
2018 467 0 9 61 1 0 11 0 549
2019 432 1 9 50 1 0 13 0 506
2020 414 1 8 53 1 0 8 0 485
2021 372 1 8 43 0 0 10 0 434
2022 370 2 7 41 1 0 11 0 432
2023 347 3 6 38 1 0 10 0 405
2024 342 3 5 39 1 0 11 0 401

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beach Street Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 624 55.9 11.1 n/a
1990 607 51.9 11.6 n/a
1991 536 46.9 11.4 n/a
1992 511 36.9 13.8 n/a
1993 675 43.0 15.7 n/a
1994 653 47.0 13.9 4.6
1995 668 48.0 13.9 4.2
1996 668 48.0 13.9 4.2
1997 700 46.0 15.2 4.3
1998 757 47.0 16.1 4.4
1999 812 54.0 15.0 2
2000 854 57.0 15.0 2.6
2001 655 51.0 12.8 2.3
2002 644 46.0 14.0 3
2003 644 46.0 14.0 3
2004 677 n/a n/a n/a
2005 655 48.6 13.5 2.6
2006 687 52.0 13.2 2.3
2007 678 46.3 14.6 2.7
2008 694 47.4 14.6 1.7
2009 649 46.4 14.0 3
2010 643 45.0 14.2 6
2011 596 45.3 13.1 6.9
2012 590 42.0 14.0 10.3
2013 576 42.0 13.7 7.3
2014 581 37.0 15.6 8.6
2015 553 38.0 14.5 9.6
2016 544 39.0 13.9 12.1
2017 537 38.6 13.9 12.8
2018 549 43.0 12.7 11.3
2019 506 42.0 12.0 15.2
2020 485 52.0 9.3 16.7
2021 434 42.7 10.1 13.1
2022 432 44.6 9.6 10.6
2023 405 40.7 9.9 8.4
2024 401 41.0 9.7 10.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beach Street Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 624 55.9 11.1 n/a
1990 607 51.9 11.6 n/a
1991 536 46.9 11.4 n/a
1992 511 36.9 13.8 n/a
1993 675 43.0 15.7 n/a
1994 653 47.0 13.9 4.6
1995 668 48.0 13.9 4.2
1996 668 48.0 13.9 4.2
1997 700 46.0 15.2 4.3
1998 757 47.0 16.1 4.4
1999 812 54.0 15.0 2
2000 854 57.0 15.0 2.6
2001 655 51.0 12.8 2.3
2002 644 46.0 14.0 3
2003 644 46.0 14.0 3
2004 677 n/a n/a n/a
2005 655 48.6 13.5 2.6
2006 687 52.0 13.2 2.3
2007 678 46.3 14.6 2.7
2008 694 47.4 14.6 1.7
2009 649 46.4 14.0 3
2010 643 45.0 14.2 6
2011 596 45.3 13.1 6.9
2012 590 42.0 14.0 10.3
2013 576 42.0 13.7 7.3
2014 581 37.0 15.6 8.6
2015 553 38.0 14.5 9.6
2016 544 39.0 13.9 12.1
2017 537 38.6 13.9 12.8
2018 549 43.0 12.7 11.3
2019 506 42.0 12.0 15.2
2020 485 52.0 9.3 16.7
2021 434 42.7 10.1 13.1
2022 432 44.6 9.6 10.6
2023 405 40.7 9.9 8.4
2024 401 41.0 9.7 10.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Beach Street Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201396.4%0.7%0.5%98.1%98.3%98.3%98.3%97.9%98.3%96.4%
201498.6%0.3%0.2%99.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.5%99.3%99.3%
201597.6%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.5%99.5%99.3%
201694.9%0.2%0.7%98.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%96.3%98.3%98.3%
201797.4%0.6%1.3%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%
201898.4%0.9%0.6%99.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.3%99.1%99.1%
201998.8%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
202099.0%0.0%99.2%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%99.4%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Beach Street Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $254 (1.4%) $17,734 (98.6%) $17,988
2020 $144 (0.8%) $18,224 (99.2%) $18,368
2021 $102 (0.5%) $19,790 (99.5%) $19,892
2022 $116 (0.5%) $21,326 (99.5%) $21,442
2023 $102 (0.4%) $23,890 (99.6%) $23,992

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beach Street Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 597th of 1500 Middle schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Beach Street Middle School)6631
 35%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Islip Union Free School District)5536.4
 18.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Beach Street Middle School)7552.7
 22.3%
   6th Grade Math (West Islip Union Free School District)5855.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Beach Street Middle School)5159.1
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Islip Union Free School District)4250
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Beach Street Middle School)6255
 7%
   7th Grade Math (West Islip Union Free School District)5552.5
 2.5%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Beach Street Middle School)4358.7
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Islip Union Free School District)5858.9
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Beach Street Middle School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (West Islip Union Free School District)94.590.6
 3.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students506405
 20%
African American13
 200%
American Indian11
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic5038
 24%
Pacific Islander00
White432347
 19.7%
Two or More Races1310
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.2%8.4%
 6.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Beach Street Middle School

Students at Beach Street Middle School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Beach Street Middle School usually go on to attend West Islip Senior High School

Beach Street Middle School ranks 852nd of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 401 students attended Beach Street Middle School.


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