Bay Shore Middle School vs Islip Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Shore Middle School
Bay Shore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,258 students
Islip Middle School
Islip · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
| Measure | Bay Shore Middle School Bay Shore, New York | Islip Middle School Islip, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 785 | #295 of 785 |
| National rank | #5919 of 15,369 | #5618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,258 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| city | Bay Shore | Islip |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Islip Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 57.9).
- •Islip Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Bay Shore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Bay Shore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 44.4%).
- •Islip Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.6).
- •Bay Shore Middle School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 601.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay Shore Middle School better than Islip Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Islip Middle School ranks higher (59.4 vs 57.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bay Shore Middle School and Islip Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bay Shore and Islip in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Shore Middle School: 1,258. Islip Middle School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Shore Middle School and Islip Middle School rank in New York?
Bay Shore Middle School is 313th of 785 and Islip Middle School is 295th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).