The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in Science. The lowest is 34% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Eastport-south Manor Junior Senior High School
Eastport-South Manor Junior Senior High School is a mid-sized, regular public school serving grades seven through twelve in the rural-suburban hamlet of Manorville, in eastern Suffolk County. It is part of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District, which was formed by merging two former union school districts and now serves multiple hamlets across the Towns of Brookhaven, Riverhead, and Southampton.
The school's academic performance, as measured by New York State testing data, sits in the bottom quartile among Suffolk County districts on a composite proficiency index. In grades seven and eight, where state assessments are administered, the school shows uneven results. Seventh-grade English language arts proficiency runs at about half of students meeting state standards, while seventh-grade math proficiency is higher at roughly two-thirds. Eighth grade shows a different pattern: English proficiency is stronger at around two-thirds, but math proficiency drops sharply to around one-third. Eighth-grade science proficiency is also at roughly two-fifths. A parent may want to look into the school further to understand what learning supports and interventions are in place, particularly in eighth-grade mathematics where proficiency is notably weak. Grade six results are not reported, which is expected as the state does not test those grades in these subjects.
The school enrolls roughly fifteen hundred students across six grades. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The population is predominantly white, with smaller shares identifying as Hispanic, Asian, and Black. Data on students with individualized education plans and English learners were not available.
Manorville itself is a sprawling, low-density hamlet defined by large residential lots, tree-lined roads, and proximity to the Long Island Central Pine Barrens. It is car-dependent rather than walkable, with homes on half-acre to multi-acre parcels and daily life oriented to highways like the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway. The area is in an active growth phase, with new single-family construction on larger lots and rising home values. The hamlet borders state and county preserves; nearby anchors include Brookhaven State Park, the Long Island Game Farm, and Waterdrinker Family Farm, which hosts seasonal festivals. There is no active rail passenger service in Manorville itself, though Hampton Jitney bus lines operate nearby. The school district provides residents with library access through a yearly referendum giving access to four public libraries in the area.
The housing market is appreciating. Homes in the area are priced at levels above the state median and well above the national benchmark. Rents are also elevated relative to national norms. The mortgage-to-income ratio and rent-to-income ratios suggest affordability challenges for households at or below median income, though market supply has increased slightly in recent months. The district has kept operating budgets compliant with the state tax cap, meaning property tax growth has been moderate and predictable. In 2022, voters approved a major capital bond funding facilities improvements across all five district buildings, including new STEAM classrooms, playgrounds, a turf field and track at the junior-senior high, mechanical repairs, and secure building entrances, with construction extending into 2025. This investment shows the district's commitment to physical infrastructure and is relevant to families considering long-term costs tied to debt service on property taxes.
The school sits on a campus setting rather than in a town center; the hamlet and district are both dispersed by design and zoning. For families seeking a quiet, spacious, rural-suburban environment with room to spread out and strong outdoor recreation nearby, Manorville and this school fill that niche. For those prioritizing high composite test proficiency or seeking dense community infrastructure and transit access, this combination would not be the right fit.
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