SOUTH OCEAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.pmschools.org

513 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Ocean Middle School is a public school located in Patchogue, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school by balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for personal enrichment.

Beyond the classroom, South Ocean Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. These offerings are designed to help students discover new interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of community within the school. With a focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional well-being, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body in the heart of the Patchogue community.

513

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH OCEAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	275
Black	29
Asian	7
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
275 (53.6%)
White
176 (34.3%)
Black
29 (5.7%)
Two or More
24 (4.7%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)687-6600
Website:	http://www.pmschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
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 6 173

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 166

Ungraded 4