NESAQUAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.nms.smithtown.k12.ny.us

466 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nesaquake Middle School, located in Saint James, New York, is part of the Smithtown Central School District. Serving students in grades six through eight, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Nesaquake Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering an array of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs. These offerings are intended to help students build character, leadership skills, and community connections. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and strong home-school communication, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring they are well-prepared for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

466

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NESAQUAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	45
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
380 (81.5%)
Hispanic
45 (9.7%)
Asian
18 (3.9%)
Two or More
17 (3.6%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)382-5105
Website:	http://www.nms.smithtown.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 169

Grade 7 143

Grade 8 146

Ungraded 8