J Taylor Finley Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Huntington, New York 11743 · Huntington Union Free School District
#327 of 785 middle schools in New York
#6132 of 15,369 nationally
About J Taylor Finley Middle School
J Taylor Finley Middle School is a public middle located in Huntington, in the Huntington Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 579 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 327th of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (98th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 579.
There are 9 schools in Huntington; J Taylor Finley Middle School ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for J Taylor Finley Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near J Taylor Finley Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Woodhull Intermediate School
Huntington · Public middle · Grades 4–6
435 students · 1.4 km away
Flower Hill School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
278 students · 1.6 km away
Washington Drive Primary School
Centerport · Public elementary · Grades K–2
621 students · 1.6 km away
Oldfield Middle School
Greenlawn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students · 2.0 km away
Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School
Huntington Station · Public middle · Grades 4–6
438 students · 2.7 km away
Huntington High School
Huntington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,363 students · 3.0 km away
Washington School
Huntington Station · Public elementary · Grades K–3
335 students · 3.0 km away
Southdown School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
270 students · 3.3 km away
Harborfields High School
Greenlawn · Public high · Grades 9–12
923 students · 3.9 km away
Goosehill Primary Center
Cold Spring Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–1
208 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Gloversville Middle School
Gloversville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
Saxton Middle School
Patchogue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
Emma E Sherman Elementary School
Henrietta · Public middle · Grades 4–6
578 students
Maine-Endwell Middle School
Endwell · Public middle · Grades 6–9
577 students
MS 101 Edward R Byrne
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
Sayville Middle School
Sayville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
582 students
Frequently asked questions
Is J Taylor Finley Middle School a good school?
J Taylor Finley Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 57.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #327 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does J Taylor Finley Middle School rank in New York?
J Taylor Finley Middle School ranks #327 of 785 middle schools in New York and #6132 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J Taylor Finley Middle School?
J Taylor Finley Middle School had 579 students in 2025.
Is J Taylor Finley Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
J Taylor Finley Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J Taylor Finley Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J Taylor Finley Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.