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Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School

121 Central Park Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 889 students in grades 5-8, Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School's student population of 889 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
889 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#635 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
White
50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School's ranking?
Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School is ranked #635 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School often compared to?
Plainview-old Bethpage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H B Mattlin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School?
889 students attend Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School?
Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School offer ?
Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School part of?
Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School is part of Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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