BEACH STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.wi.k12.ny.us/schools/beach_street

380 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Beach Street Middle School is a prominent educational institution located in West Islip, New York. Serving students in the West Islip Union Free School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle-level education that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth. As part of the West Islip community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help students navigate the transition from elementary school to high school, focusing on core curriculum standards while encouraging critical thinking and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Beach Street Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, athletics, and arts programs, which aim to help students discover their interests and develop well-rounded skills. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community and leverages its official district website to keep parents, students, and staff informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Overall, the school is committed to maintaining high educational standards while preparing its student body for future academic success.

380

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEACH STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	42
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	11

White
318 (83.7%)
Hispanic
42 (11.1%)
Two or More
11 (2.9%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	WEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)930-1600
Website:	http://www.wi.k12.ny.us/schools/beach_street
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 124

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 126

Ungraded 7