John W Dodd Middle School
Freeport, NY · Freeport Union Free School District · Grades 7-8
477th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
John W Dodd Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks John W Dodd Middle School 477th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 39% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
John W Dodd Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
John W Dodd Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 932 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.4% | 69.5% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 32.0% | 20.8% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| White | 5.7% | 6.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near John W Dodd Middle School
Typical home value $667K in zip 11520 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near John W Dodd Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Caroline G Atkinson SchoolFreeport Union Free School District · 0.8 mi away556th of 781
ELA 43% · Math 42% - 9Merrick Avenue Middle SchoolBellmore-Merrick Central High School District · 1.8 mi away92nd of 781
ELA 72% · Math 87% - 7Baldwin Middle SchoolBaldwin Union Free School District · 2.1 mi away312th of 781
ELA 53% · Math 65% - 2Roosevelt Middle SchoolRoosevelt Union Free School District · 2.2 mi away701st of 781
ELA 28% · Math 36% - 9Grand Avenue Middle SchoolBellmore-Merrick Central High School District · 2.4 mi away124th of 781
ELA 67% · Math 84% - 9Shore Road SchoolBellmore Union Free School District · 2.7 mi away147th of 781
ELA 69% · Math 78% - 4Lawrence Road Middle SchoolUniondale Union Free School District · 2.8 mi away545th of 781
ELA 37% · Math 49% - 4Turtle Hook Middle SchoolUniondale Union Free School District · 2.9 mi away534th of 781
ELA 34% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John W Dodd Middle School in?
John W Dodd Middle School is part of the Freeport Union Free School District district in Freeport, New York.
Is John W Dodd Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John W Dodd Middle School 477th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of John W Dodd Middle School?
Hispanic 70%, Black 21%, White 6%, Two or more races 2% (932 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John W Dodd Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11520 is $667K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.