William Paca Middle School

William Paca Middle School has a large fields in the back of the school.

Kids playing on the soccer field at William Paca Middle School.

The playground and swings at William Paca Middle School.

William Paca Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

338 Blanco Dr, Mastic Beach, NY

William Floyd Union Free School District

987 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Michele Gode

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
29%

Reading Proficiency
38%

B-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

38%

Math Proficiency

29%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

13.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

352:1

Student Diversity

Male

52%

Female

48%

Economically disadvantaged

62.8%

Male

52%

Female

48%

Hispanic

43.1%

White

27.2%

Black

20.7%

Limited English proficient

10.8%

Two or more races

6.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#34 Most Diverse Public MS in New York

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

10/29/2025

Very great school, Great academic learning using floyds great program

2.0 parent

3/5/2023

The coursework is somewhat challenging but there is no reinforcement, homework etc. Black children are disproportionately reprimanded. You MUST be an advocate for your child to secure their success. Few teachers are communicative which is disastrous giving this school serves a community where parent...

3.0 parent

2/25/2022

Overwhelming to students hard courses no extra credit

5.0 parent

11/2/2020

William Paca is a great middle school. The teachers work well with the students to make sure they meet their academic and life goals.

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William Floyd High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Trails
Nature Center
Parking Lot

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Beach
Playground
Parking Lot

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Bike Trails
Boating
Camping

Bayview Park

Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field

Keith Romaine Memorial Skate Park

Robert Miller Memorial Park

Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot

Osprey Park

Fishing
Playground
Parking Lot

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New York Suffolk County Mastic Beach 11951

William Paca Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Mastic Beach, NY, in the Shirley neighborhood, and is served by the William Floyd Union Free School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 987 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. William Paca Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $443,569. Discover additional schools in the area, like William Floyd High School, William Floyd Learning Center, William Floyd Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Mastic Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William Paca Middle School.

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