Bellport Middle School vs Saxton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellport Middle School
Bellport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
848 students
Saxton Middle School
Patchogue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Bellport Middle School Bellport, New York | Saxton Middle School Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 785 | #486 of 785 |
| National rank | #9331 of 15,369 | #9283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 848 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| city | Bellport | Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.2 vs 42.5).
- •Bellport Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Bellport Middle School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Saxton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 56.6%).
- •Bellport Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.3).
- •Bellport Middle School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 579.
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 Bellport Middle School better than Saxton Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bellport Middle School and Saxton Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Bellport and Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellport Middle School: 848. Saxton Middle School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellport Middle School and Saxton Middle School rank in New York?
Bellport Middle School is 489th of 785 and Saxton Middle School is 486th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).