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{{Infobox school district
{{Infobox school district
| name = Patchogue-Medford Union-Free School District
| name = Brookhaven Union-Free School District #24
| logo = [[File:Pat-med raiders.jpg|thumb|logo of the Patchogue-Medford Raiders]]
| image = Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library, LI, 1908 postcard.png
| grades = K-12
| grades = K-12
| established = 1854
| established = 1854
| president = Marc A. Negrin
| type = Public
| type = Public
| motto = "pride Matters"
| motto = "pride Matters"
| vice-president = Diana Andrade
| superintendent = Donna Jones, Ed.D.
| superintendent = Donna Jones, Ed.D.
| deputy_superintendent = Lori Cannetti
| chair_of_the_board = Micheal H. Mostow
| chair_of_the_board = Micheal H. Mostow
| schools = 11 Schools, 2 non-operating
| governing_agency = Brookhaven Public Schools System
| budget = $175,869,873
| schools = 11 Schools, 3 closed.
| budget = $241,343,722 (2024-25)
| us_nces_district_id = 3622470
| image_caption = Pat-Med's Carnegie Library in 1908
| address = 241 South Ocean ave, Patchogue, NY 11772
| address = 241 South Ocean ave, Patchogue, NY 11772
| city = Brookhaven, New York
| city = [[Brookhaven, New York|Brookhaven]]
| county = [[Suffolk County, NY]]
| county = [[Suffolk County, NY]]
| state =
| zipcode =
| country = [[United States]]
| country = [[United States]]
| teachers = 750
| students = 8,750-10,235
| staff = 2,000
| faculty = 1,102
| mascot = The Raiders
| teachers = 753
| staff = 695
| mascot = The Raiders /
Red Knights
| colors = {{Color box|red}}{{Color box|white}}{{Color box|black}}
| colors = {{Color box|red}}{{Color box|white}}{{Color box|black}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.pmschools.org/}}
| free_label = Graduation Rate
| free_text = 90%
| website = {{URL|pmschools.org}}
}}
}}


'''Patchogue-Medford School District''' is a public school district On [[Long Island|Long Island, New York]] covers approximately {{convert|15.9|sqmi|km2}} in the southern part of the [[Brookhaven, New York|Town of Brookhaven]], [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States]].
'''Patchogue-Medford Public Schools''' is a public school district on [[Long Island|Long Island, New York]], that covers approximately {{convert|16.0|sqmi|km2}} in the southern part of the [[Brookhaven, New York|Town of Brookhaven]] in [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County]].


It is composed of the villages and hamlets of [[Patchogue, New York|Patchogue]], [[Medford, New York|Medford]], [[East Patchogue, New York|East Patchogue]],[[North Patchogue, New York| North Patchogue]] and small parts of [[Holtsville, New York]].
It is composed of the villages and hamlets of [[Patchogue, New York|Patchogue]], [[Medford, New York|Medford]], [[East Patchogue, New York|East Patchogue]], [[North Patchogue, New York|North Patchogue]], [[Hagerman, New York|Hagerman]] and parts of [[Holtsville, New York|Holtsville]], [[Coram, New York|Coram]] and [[Holbrook, New York]].


The total student population as of 2006–2007 was approximately 8,700 students.<ref>[http://nces.ed.gov/ U.S. Department of Education] Institute of Education Science, National Center for Education Statistics</ref>
The total student population as of 2006–2007 was approximately 8,700 students.<ref>[http://nces.ed.gov/ U.S. Department of Education] Institute of Education Science, National Center for Education Statistics</ref>
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===High schools===
===High schools===
[[Union free school district|Union-free school districts]] usually only contain around one upper secondary school and multiple lower secondary and primary schools<ref>{{Cite web |title=Guide to the Reorganization of School Districts in New York State:Educational Management:NYSED |url=https://www.p12.nysed.gov/mgtserv/sch_dist_org/GuideToReorganizationOfSchoolDistricts.htm |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=www.p12.nysed.gov}}</ref>
* [[Patchogue-Medford High School]]
* [[Patchogue-Medford High School]]
* [[Patchogue High School]]
* Oregon Avenue Junior High School (also closed in 1972)


===Middle schools===
===Middle schools===

* Oregon Middle School
* Saxton Middle School
==== Oregon Middle School ====
Oregon Middle School or usually referred simply as "Oregon" is a Middle School located on 109 Oregon Avenue, In [[Medford, New York]]. The School building has 2 stories.
* South Ocean Middle School

==== Saxton Middle School ====
Saxton Middle School or simply "Saxton" is a Middle School located on 121 Saxton Street in [[East Patchogue, New York]]. The School building has 2 stories.

==== South Ocean Middle School ====
South Ocean Middle School is a Middle School in the Central Business District of [[Patchogue, New York]]. The Building is located next to the District office. The School building has 4 stories.


===Elementary schools===
===Elementary schools===
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* Medford Elementary School
* Medford Elementary School
* River Elementary School
* River Elementary School
* Tremont Elementary School
* Tremont Elementary School


=== Private Schools ===
=== Private Schools ===


* Holy Angels Regional School
* Emanuel. Lutheran School
* Emanuel. Lutheran School
* Victory Christian Academy Elementary School
* Holy Angels Regional School
* Victory Christian Elementary School


=== Libraries ===
=== Former Schools ===


* [[Patchogue High School]]
* [[Seton Hall High School]]
* Oregon Avenue Junior High School

=== Libraries ===
* [[Patchogue-Medford Library]]
* [[Patchogue-Medford Library]]
* Patchogue-Medford Library-Medford Branch
* Patchogue-Medford Library - Medford Branch
* Carnegie Library-Teen Center
* Carnegie Library - Teen Center


== transportation ==
== Transportation ==
[[File:Retired Patchogue-Medford UFSD 71.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Bus 71 at Saxton Middle School]]
The Patchogue-Medford school district owns 11 Large buses but only operates 9, they only serve Patchogue-medford High School, Saxton Middle School, Barton and Eagle Elementary school, the other schools contract with Montauk Bus LLC, Student transport is provided to High school students living more 1 1/2 miles away from school. Mini bus Transport is provided by Towne Bus Corp. and is for students with special needs or living out of the school district's boundaries. Contributing to [[Brookhaven public schools]]
The Patchogue-Medford School District owns 110 Large buses but only operates 90, they only serve [[Patchogue-Medford High School]], [[Patchogue High School|Saxton Middle School]], Barton and Eagle Elementary schools, the other schools contract with [http://www.montaukbusllc.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwr_CnBhA0EiwAci5sijevb9TjKoJHqUjXexDirpzwHqgMOBN__lyT6n0_Vm7vTum092HeyRoCa4QQAvD_BwE Montauk Bus LLC], Student transport is provided to High school students living more 1-1/2 miles away from school. Mini bus Transport is provided by [https://wetransport.com Towne Bus Corp.] ("We Transport Inc.") and is for students with [[Special needs]] or living out of the School District's legal boundaries.


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.pmschools.org/ PMSchools.org]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090912193917/http://www.pat-med.k12.ny.us/ Patchogue-Medford School District]


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Latest revision as of 01:31, 8 January 2025

Brookhaven Union-Free School District #24
Pat-Med's Carnegie Library in 1908
Address
241 South Ocean ave, Patchogue, NY 11772
, Suffolk County, NY
United States
District information
TypePublic
Motto"pride Matters"
GradesK-12
Established1854
PresidentMarc A. Negrin
Vice-presidentDiana Andrade
SuperintendentDonna Jones, Ed.D.
Deputy superintendent(s)Lori Cannetti
Chair of the boardMicheal H. Mostow
Governing agencyBrookhaven Public Schools System
Schools11 Schools, 3 closed.
Budget$241,343,722 (2024-25)
NCES District ID3622470
Students and staff
Students8,750-10,235
Faculty1,102
Teachers753
Staff695
District mascotThe Raiders / Red Knights
Colors   
Other information
Graduation Rate90%
Websitepmschools.org

Patchogue-Medford Public Schools is a public school district on Long Island, New York, that covers approximately 16.0 square miles (41 km2) in the southern part of the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County.

It is composed of the villages and hamlets of Patchogue, Medford, East Patchogue, North Patchogue, Hagerman and parts of Holtsville, Coram and Holbrook, New York.

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

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High schools

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Union-free school districts usually only contain around one upper secondary school and multiple lower secondary and primary schools[3]

Middle schools

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Oregon Middle School

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Oregon Middle School or usually referred simply as "Oregon" is a Middle School located on 109 Oregon Avenue, In Medford, New York. The School building has 2 stories.

Saxton Middle School

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Saxton Middle School or simply "Saxton" is a Middle School located on 121 Saxton Street in East Patchogue, New York. The School building has 2 stories.

South Ocean Middle School

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South Ocean Middle School is a Middle School in the Central Business District of Patchogue, New York. The Building is located next to the District office. The School building has 4 stories.

Elementary schools

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

Private Schools

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  • Emanuel. Lutheran School
  • Holy Angels Regional School
  • Victory Christian Elementary School

Former Schools

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Libraries

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Transportation

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Bus 71 at Saxton Middle School

The Patchogue-Medford School District owns 110 Large buses but only operates 90, they only serve Patchogue-Medford High School, Saxton Middle School, Barton and Eagle Elementary schools, the other schools contract with Montauk Bus LLC, Student transport is provided to High school students living more 1-1/2 miles away from school. Mini bus Transport is provided by Towne Bus Corp. ("We Transport Inc.") and is for students with Special needs or living out of the School District's legal boundaries.

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Science, National Center for Education Statistics
  2. ^ Kellerman, Vivien (February 2, 1997). "Overcrowded, Schools 'Create' New Classrooms". The New York Times. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
  3. ^ "Guide to the Reorganization of School Districts in New York State:Educational Management:NYSED". www.p12.nysed.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
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