Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District

The Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District is located in Patchogue, NY and includes 11 schools that serve 8,617 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District spends $15,744 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 67% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District serves 9% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.