School Overview
Riverhead Middle School, located at 600 Harrison Avenue in Riverhead, New York, serves as a central hub for the academic and personal development of students within the Riverhead Central School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering a supportive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. By providing a diverse array of core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its middle-level learners for the challenges of secondary education while helping them discover their individual talents and interests.

The school’s commitment to student success is reflected in its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and maintain a culture of inclusivity and safety. As part of the broader Riverhead school community, the middle school emphasizes collaboration between staff, parents, and students to ensure that every learner has the resources necessary to excel. Through its official website, riverhead.net, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential updates on academic programs, district policies, and upcoming events that keep the community connected and informed.
793
Total Students
66.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White190
Hispanic509
Black68
Asian8
Two or More18
  • Hispanic
    509 (64.2%)
  • White
    190 (24.0%)
  • Black
    68 (8.6%)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    8 (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: RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (631)369-6759
Website: http://www.riverhead.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 414
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 375
Grade 8 411
Ungraded 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVERHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 61
Grade 7375
Grade 8411
Ungraded6
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVERHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39049.2%
Male40350.8%