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James Wilson Young Middle School

PublicMiddleGrades 6–8

602 Sylvan Ave, Bayport, NY 11705 · (631) 472-7820 · Part of Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District

Islip’s School Grade A− better than 78% of New York school districts

Directions
Students
399
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
17%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
The gist

What stands out about James Wilson Young Middle School

  • Its own letter, B: better results than 56% of New York’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
  • Small classes: 9 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 17% since 2020–21

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency62%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 62.6%

Its own letter, B, places these results among New York’s 4,095 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

602 Sylvan Ave, Bayport

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 6129
Grade 7142
Grade 8128
Enrollment over time
481’20
426’21
398’22
383’23
399’24

Down 17% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 81%Hispanic 11%Asian 3%Two or more races 3%Black 2%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about James Wilson Young Middle School from Islip families.

Other schools in Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District

The district →
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bayport
A
318 students12:1
Academy Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Bayport
B+
317 students8:1
Blue Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Blue Point
B−
218 students7:1
Bayport-Blue Point High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Bayport
A+
579 students9:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against New York’s other public schools; Islip’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.