Middle Schools in Suffern Central School District

Suffern Central School District has a single middle school, Suffern Middle School, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 836 students. While the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 660 out of 1,479 New York middle schools in 2021-2022 to 904 out of 1,504 in 2023-2024, its academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state average across grade levels and subject areas. However, the school's performance on Regents exams is stronger, with 100% proficiency rates in Geometry, Living Environment, and Algebra I in 2023-2024.

Suffern Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (37.8% in 2022-2023), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending is $25,969, which is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio is 9.1, which is lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes. These factors may be contributing to the school's challenges in academic performance, as it works to serve a population with greater needs.

Overall, Suffern Central School District has a single middle school that is facing some performance challenges, with declining statewide rankings and lower-than-average proficiency rates on state assessments. However, the school's strengths include its strong Regents exam results and small class sizes, which may be helping to support student learning despite the district's demographic and funding challenges.