D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Medford Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 281 MEDFORD AVE, Patchogue, NY 11772
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 17% proficient · 3rd percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
438
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%3/100reading 2nd percentile, math 3rd percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −60 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−39 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−40 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—30%math -32 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -21 pts, math -22 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income15%8%reading -22 pts, math -33 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 281 MEDFORD AVE
City Patchogue
ZIP Code 11772
District 3622470
NCES School ID 362247003163
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11772

Understanding the community around Medford Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $103,207
Per Capita Income $49,377
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%
High School or Higher 89.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $420,300
Median Rent $1,977
Owner-Occupied 70.0%
Renter-Occupied 30.0%
View full data for ZIP 11772 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Medford Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 43.2%
Female 56.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 61.4%
White 30.8%
Black 3.9%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 438
Teachers (FTE) 38.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Medford Elementary School?
Medford Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Medford Elementary School?
Medford Elementary School has 438 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Medford Elementary School serve?
Medford Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Medford Elementary School receive per student?
Medford Elementary School receives $26,559 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Medford Elementary School in 11772 ▼
Avg Home Value
$607,502
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,798
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
30.0%

Other Schools in 11772

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026