South Ocean Middle School
Patchogue, NY · Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District · Grades 6-8
551st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
South Ocean Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Ocean Middle School 551st 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 29% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
South Ocean Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
South Ocean Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 559 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.1% | 59.2% | ▲ 14.1 pts | |
| White | 45.8% | 30.4% | ▼ 15.4 pts | |
| Black | 4.2% | 5.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 3.6% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near South Ocean Middle School
Typical home value $595K in zip 11772 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near South Ocean Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Saxton Middle SchoolPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District · 1.7 mi away604th of 781
ELA 37% · Math 41% - 8James Wilson Young Middle SchoolBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District · 2 mi away201st of 781
ELA 62% · Math 76% - 4Oregon Middle SchoolPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District · 3.3 mi away521st of 781
ELA 41% · Math 48% - 1Bellport Middle SchoolSouth Country Central School District · 3.7 mi away741st of 781
ELA 22% · Math 32% - 8Sayville Middle SchoolSayville Union Free School District · 4 mi away224th of 781
ELA 56% · Math 77% - 6Seneca Middle SchoolSachem Central School District · 4.3 mi away364th of 781
ELA 35% · Math 74% - 6Sagamore Middle SchoolSachem Central School District · 5.1 mi away355th of 781
ELA 39% · Math 71% - 9Oakdale-Bohemia Middle SchoolConnetquot Central School District · 6.2 mi away143rd of 781
ELA 47% · Math 100%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Ocean Middle School in?
South Ocean Middle School is part of the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District district in Patchogue, New York.
Is South Ocean Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Ocean Middle School 551st of 781 New York middle schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of South Ocean Middle School?
Hispanic 59%, White 30%, Black 6%, Two or more races 4% (559 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Ocean Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11772 is $595K 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.