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Ronkonkoma Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 761 students
 

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Posted July 16, 2008
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I attend ronkonkoma middle school and i think that some teachers play favorites and some dont let you say things. I also think that the after school activites are also based on favorites. I think this school needs improvement. But the principal and assistant principal are my favorite in the whole school
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Posted October 15, 2007
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This is a great school that my child attends!
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Posted June 21, 2007
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RMS is a great school. My son really enjoyed going there and the teachers are very nice.
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Posted December 20, 2004
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Special education teachers need more training in order to understand the needs of student. What they tell a parent and what they do are intirely different. Teachers have stated to me they do not have the time to help student one on one.
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Posted August 7, 2004
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I am a graduate of Ronkonkoma JHS and it was an awesome place to learn. I love the way it is changing. There is more diversity then there has ever been. It is a community that is changing hopefully for the best.
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Posted August 25, 2003
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this school is a great place for our kids to learn.most kids have scool pride
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2012.

234 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

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Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

246 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

255 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

181 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 49%
Hispanic 9% 22%
Asian 5% 8%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 121%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 22%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 24%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 50%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

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School Leader's name
  • Charles Morea

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501 Peconic St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Phone: (631) 467-6000

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