SAXTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.pmschools.org

579 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Saxton Middle School is a public school located in Patchogue, New York, and is part of the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects, while also offering opportunities for elective courses, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs that encourage students to explore their personal interests and talents.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between home and school to support student success. Through its digital resources and school website, Saxton Middle School maintains open lines of communication with families, providing information on academic expectations, district policies, and upcoming events. By focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere, Saxton strives to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

579

Total Students

56.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAXTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	329
Black	27
Asian	6
Two or More	22

Hispanic
329 (56.8%)
White
195 (33.7%)
Black
27 (4.7%)
Two or More
22 (3.8%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)687-6700
Website:	http://www.pmschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 187

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 220

Ungraded 6