South Ocean Middle School
Patchogue, NY · Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
551st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
225 S OCEAN AVE, Patchogue, NY 11772
(631)687-6600NCES ID 362247003168Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 559 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.9% | 59.2% | ▲ 26.3 pts | |
| White | 57.5% | 30.4% | ▼ 27.1 pts | |
| Black | 5.3% | 5.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $595K in zip 11772 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than South Ocean Middle School
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ELA 56% ▲17 · Math 77% ▲31Compare - #364Seneca Middle SchoolSachem Central School District · 4.3 mi away364th of 781
ELA 35% ▼4 · Math 74% ▲28Compare - #355Sagamore Middle SchoolSachem Central School District · 5.1 mi away355th of 781
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ELA 47% ▲8 · Math 100% ▲54Compare
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.