Patchogue-Medford School District

Patchogue Medford School District is a public school district that covers approximately 15.5 square miles (40 km2) in the southern part of the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, United States.

Patchogue-Medford School District
Location
Medford, New York
United States
District information
TypePublic
Established1854
Students and staff
Colorsblack and red
Other information
Websitewww.pmschools.org

It is composed of the villages and hamlets of Patchogue, Medford, and parts of East Patchogue and North Patchogue.

The total student population as of 2006-2007 was approximately 8,700 students.[1]

Suburban growth starting in the 1950s led to a student population peak in the 1970s of about 11,000 students, which later dropped to a low of 7,000 before rising again to the current level.[2]

Schools

High school

Middle schools

  • Oregon Middle School
  • Saxton Middle School
  • South Ocean Middle School

Elementary schools

  • Barton Elementary School
  • Bay Elementary School
  • Canaan Elementary School
  • Eagle Elementary School
  • Medford Elementary School
  • River Elementary School
  • Tremont Elementary School

References

  1. U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Science, National Center for Education Statistics
  2. Kellerman, Vivien (Feb 2, 1997). "Overcrowded, Schools 'Create' New Classrooms". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
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