South Middle School

Summary:

South Middle School is a public middle school located in Newburgh, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 878 students. The school is part of the Newburgh City School District, which is ranked 714 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

South Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of New York middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 1195-1436 out of around 1500 middle schools over the past 5-10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 17.49% to 35.51% in ELA and 11.45% to 13.83% in math, compared to the state averages of 45.82% to 55.2% in ELA and 40.74% to 51.94% in math. The school also has a higher percentage of minority and economically disadvantaged students, with 59.45% Hispanic, 21.64% African American, and 58.31% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While South Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 and higher per-student spending of $15,852 compared to the state average, the school's academic performance remains significantly below that of nearby schools such as Heritage Middle School, Valley Central Middle School, and Haldane Middle School. This suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the achievement gap and provide a more equitable education for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 33-63 Monument St
       Newburgh, NY  12550


(845) 563-7000

District: Newburgh City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1436th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,852 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  878

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.5%
African American:
21.6%
White:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.3% Help


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Compare Details South Middle School ranks worse than 95.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.5%), African American (21.6%), White (11%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Middle School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Middle School is $15,852.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Middle School 1436th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See South Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Newburgh City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newburgh City School District 714th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.77 878th 1095 19.8%
2007 30.11 841st 1123 25.1%
2008 19.44 977th 1185 17.6%
2009 19.36 1027th 1224 16.1%
2010 19.53 1005th 1243 19.1%
2011 22.59 1030th 1295 20.5%
2012 18.75 1101st 1337 17.7%
2013 21.01 1098th 1373 20.0%
2014 20.80 1133rd 1401 19.1%
2015 18.27 1185th 1407 15.8%
2016 15.43 1278th 1429 10.6%
2017 13.44 1346th 1455 7.5%
2018 12.45 1349th 1438 6.2%
2019 13.28 1330th 1439 7.6%
2021 9.84 1195th 1242 3.8%
2022 11.18 1404th 1479 5.1%
2023 9.31 1436th 1500 4.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.61 123rd 126 2.4%
2023 10.19 200th 208 3.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.32 392nd 503 22.1%
2019 29.31 393rd 473 16.9%
2022 24.93 522nd 581 10.2%
2023 24.50 552nd 591 6.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.41 1147th 1170 2.0%
2019 18.77 1133rd 1139 0.5%
2022 22.58 1195th 1283 6.9%
2023 21.11 1205th 1307 7.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.46 1213th 1245 2.6%
2019 12.03 1213th 1241 2.3%
2021 8.86 928th 935 0.7%
2022 11.18 1268th 1306 2.9%
2023 8.90 1264th 1288 1.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.41 419th 457 8.3%
2019 14.52 383rd 392 2.3%
2022 11.81 484th 487 0.6%
2023 18.24 503rd 543 7.4%
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Rank History for Female students at South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.90 1284th 1353 5.1%
2019 12.50 1286th 1370 6.1%
2021 13.36 999th 1066 6.3%
2022 14.43 1337th 1454 8.0%
2023 10.68 1391st 1463 4.9%
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Rank History for Male students at South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.73 1262nd 1352 6.7%
2019 15.10 1257th 1366 8.0%
2021 8.72 1038th 1071 3.1%
2022 10.10 1404th 1455 3.5%
2023 10.02 1404th 1464 4.1%
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Rank History for African American students at South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.58 621st 663 6.3%
2019 14.72 621st 653 4.9%
2021 20.23 219th 253 13.4%
2022 16.71 644th 706 8.8%
2023 12.66 663rd 696 4.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.01 770th 810 4.9%
2019 15.01 768th 826 7.0%
2021 10.33 443rd 449 1.3%
2022 15.67 849th 914 7.1%
2023 13.26 899th 943 4.7%
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Rank History for White students at South Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.27 638th 763 16.4%
2019 22.99 594th 716 17.0%
2021 42.44 358th 614 41.7%
2022 27.26 583rd 748 22.1%
2023 31.68 564th 772 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for South Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 595 240 12 219 0 n/a n/a 0 1066
1990 574 225 16 258 0 n/a n/a 0 1073
1991 571 236 13 287 0 n/a n/a 0 1107
1992 563 253 18 308 0 n/a n/a 0 1142
1993 536 272 18 321 0 n/a n/a 0 1147
1994 511 303 18 347 0 n/a n/a 0 1179
1995 524 317 18 395 0 n/a n/a 0 1254
1996 524 317 18 395 0 n/a n/a 0 1254
1997 433 308 15 334 0 n/a n/a 0 1090
1998 367 301 11 283 0 n/a n/a 0 962
1999 300 296 12 260 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2000 332 300 15 282 0 n/a n/a 0 929
2001 347 301 16 299 0 n/a n/a 0 963
2002 384 323 15 297 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
2003 384 323 15 297 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
2004 390 382 2 332 2 n/a n/a 0 1108
2005 356 382 6 313 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
2006 317 376 14 322 0 n/a n/a 0 1029
2007 255 347 17 343 0 n/a n/a 0 962
2008 225 306 21 334 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2009 184 293 23 297 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2010 133 219 15 207 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2011 151 224 7 205 1 0 0 0 588
2012 210 338 15 298 1 0 2 0 864
2013 203 310 15 330 1 0 7 0 866
2014 187 310 13 308 3 0 8 0 829
2015 166 278 14 283 6 0 11 0 758
2016 141 221 8 233 3 0 9 0 615
2017 136 240 17 339 1 1 7 0 741
2018 138 203 15 395 1 2 15 0 769
2019 158 197 19 446 2 2 37 0 861
2020 157 187 18 520 5 1 46 0 934
2021 147 189 13 502 2 0 49 0 902
2022 118 182 11 490 1 0 46 0 848
2023 97 190 11 522 0 0 58 0 878

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1066 94.7 11.2 n/a
1990 1073 92.7 11.5 n/a
1991 1107 96.7 11.4 n/a
1992 1142 95.7 11.9 n/a
1993 1147 94.7 12.1 n/a
1994 1179 92.0 12.8 40.5
1995 1254 91.0 13.8 43.2
1996 1254 91.0 13.8 43.2
1997 1090 83.0 13.1 43.1
1998 962 81.0 11.9 51
1999 868 80.1 10.8 53.5
2000 929 74.0 12.6 57.5
2001 963 76.8 12.5 60.2
2002 1019 81.8 12.5 58.1
2003 1019 81.8 12.5 58.1
2004 1108 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1057 84.0 12.6 62
2006 1029 81.0 12.7 60.5
2007 962 80.0 12.0 62.8
2008 886 86.1 10.3 63.7
2009 797 88.0 9.1 72.6
2010 574 62.0 9.2 69
2011 588 55.0 10.6 69.6
2012 864 67.1 12.8 70.8
2013 866 72.2 11.9 70.9
2014 829 73.0 11.3 71.3
2015 758 63.0 12.0 69.1
2016 615 56.0 10.9 70.1
2017 741 81.2 9.1 68.4
2018 769 78.0 9.8 59.7
2019 861 77.2 11.1 64.7
2020 934 88.3 10.5 58.6
2021 902 85.7 10.5 63.9
2022 848 96.0 8.8 61.2
2023 878 91.7 9.5 58.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1066 94.7 11.2 n/a
1990 1073 92.7 11.5 n/a
1991 1107 96.7 11.4 n/a
1992 1142 95.7 11.9 n/a
1993 1147 94.7 12.1 n/a
1994 1179 92.0 12.8 40.5
1995 1254 91.0 13.8 43.2
1996 1254 91.0 13.8 43.2
1997 1090 83.0 13.1 43.1
1998 962 81.0 11.9 51
1999 868 80.1 10.8 53.5
2000 929 74.0 12.6 57.5
2001 963 76.8 12.5 60.2
2002 1019 81.8 12.5 58.1
2003 1019 81.8 12.5 58.1
2004 1108 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1057 84.0 12.6 62
2006 1029 81.0 12.7 60.5
2007 962 80.0 12.0 62.8
2008 886 86.1 10.3 63.7
2009 797 88.0 9.1 72.6
2010 574 62.0 9.2 69
2011 588 55.0 10.6 69.6
2012 864 67.1 12.8 70.8
2013 866 72.2 11.9 70.9
2014 829 73.0 11.3 71.3
2015 758 63.0 12.0 69.1
2016 615 56.0 10.9 70.1
2017 741 81.2 9.1 68.4
2018 769 78.0 9.8 59.7
2019 861 77.2 11.1 64.7
2020 934 88.3 10.5 58.6
2021 902 85.7 10.5 63.9
2022 848 96.0 8.8 61.2
2023 878 91.7 9.5 58.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

South Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.6%0.3%0.1%98.7%99.3%99.4%99.4%98.7%98.6%99.4%
201498.3%0.2%0.0%99.3%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.4%98.9%99.0%
201593.5%0.1%0.0%98.4%99.3%99.3%99.6%98.1%95.5%97.9%
201692.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.6%98.8%98.5%
201795.7%0.3%0.0%97.8%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.2%97.6%97.7%
201897.7%0.4%0.0%99.2%99.8%99.8%99.8%98.9%99.8%99.4%
201996.9%0.0%0.0%97.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.2%98.0%97.6%
202097.7%0.0%97.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%98.0%98.7%99.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $389 (2.4%) $16,102 (97.6%) $16,491
2020 $802 (4.9%) $15,472 (95.1%) $16,274
2021 $535 (3.9%) $13,051 (96.1%) $13,586
2022 $912 (5.2%) $16,673 (94.8%) $17,585
2023 $00 (0.0%) $15,852 (100.0%) $15,852

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1330th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1436th of 1500 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Middle School)2217.8
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Newburgh City School District)3029.5
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (South Middle School)2111.5
 9.6%
   6th Grade Math (Newburgh City School District)3027.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Middle School)1817.5
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Newburgh City School District)2429.1
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (South Middle School)1812.6
 5.4%
   7th Grade Math (Newburgh City School District)2828.9
 0.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Middle School)1835.5
 17.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newburgh City School District)3440.9
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (South Middle School)213.8
 11.8%
   8th Grade Math (Newburgh City School District)722.3
 15.3%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (South Middle School)92.368.2
 24.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Newburgh City School District)5751.4
 5.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (South Middle School)81.852.1
 29.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Newburgh City School District)61.744.1
 17.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (South Middle School)6060.5
 0.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Newburgh City School District)64.169.8
 5.7%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students861878
 2%
African American197190
 3.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1911
 42.1%
Hispanic446522
 17%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White15897
 38.6%
Two or More Races3758
 56.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.7%58.3%
 6.4%


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South Middle School ranks in the bottom 4.3% of New York middle schools.

Students at South Middle School are 59% Hispanic, 22% African American, 11% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 878 students attended South Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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