The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Social studies. The lowest is 61% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Albert G Prodell Middle School
Albert G. Prodell Middle School serves grades six through eight in the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, a small district tucked along the North Shore of Long Island. The school sits along the Route 25A corridor that runs through Shoreham and the adjacent hamlet of Wading River, both quiet, wooded communities with a strong residential character and longstanding ties to the Long Island Sound shoreline. Shoreham proper is a very small incorporated village; the surrounding area is broadly referred to by residents as "Shoreham" as well, so the community served by the school is somewhat larger than the village boundary suggests.
On New York State assessments, Prodell shows a mixed but generally solid picture across its three grade levels. In English language arts, seventh and eighth graders perform well, with the eighth-grade cohort reaching notably strong proficiency, and sixth grade comes in at a respectable level. Math proficiency in seventh grade is a clear strength, landing well above typical state midpoints. Sixth-grade math is lower and worth a closer look with the school, as it trails the other grades meaningfully. Eighth-grade math results were suppressed by the state due to a small tested group, so that grade's performance cannot be assessed from this data. In science, the eighth-grade cohort that was tested showed strong proficiency. Social studies data from recent years was not available; only a result from the 2009-10 school year appears in the data, so current social studies standing cannot be characterized.
One important context for reading these test results: participation rates across subjects and grades are quite low, well below what would be expected in a typical testing year. When only a fraction of students in a grade sit for an assessment, results can reflect a non-representative slice of the student body, and trends become harder to interpret. A parent who wants to understand what these numbers mean in practice would be well served asking the school directly about testing policies and participation.
Relative to other districts in Suffolk County, Prodell's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile of the comparison set, a genuine strength worth naming plainly.
The student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful Hispanic population and smaller numbers of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. Free and reduced-price lunch participation rates were not reported in the data, so the economic profile of the student body is not fully visible here. IEP and English learner counts were also not reported.
Enrollment puts this in the range of a mid-to-large middle school for a district of this size. The district has publicly reported a declining enrollment trend over recent years, with staffing reductions coming through attrition rather than layoffs. Parents weighing long-term program depth and class size should ask how the district is planning for this trend at the middle school level specifically.
On the district side, there are a few parent-relevant developments worth noting. Universal free school meals are now available to all students, with a breakfast expansion coming in the next budget year. A lottery-based Universal Pre-K program is in development, funded by state grants. The district has stayed within the state tax levy cap consistently in recent years, which matters for homeowners in a housing market where prices are well above both the state and national benchmarks and have continued to appreciate. The local housing market is expensive relative to most of Suffolk County, with limited inventory, though new listings have ticked up modestly and homes are moving somewhat faster than they did a year ago.
Shoreham itself offers a calm, low-density setting with beach access, large lots, proximity to Wildwood State Park, and the developing Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe as a cultural anchor. There is no walkable commercial downtown; daily retail runs through strip plazas, and the area sits well east of New York City with limited public transit. Families who value quiet, nature-adjacent surroundings and are comfortable with car dependence will find the setting a natural fit.
Graduation rate data does not apply to Prodell, as it is a middle school. Program-level offerings were not available in the data provided, so the specifics of electives, enrichment, or support programs at the middle school level are a gap families would want to fill directly with the school.
See more original research from School Decision →