Is South Lewis Middle School a good school?

South Lewis Middle School ranks 676 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Lewis Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended South Lewis Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of South Lewis Middle School?

Students at South Lewis Middle School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of South Lewis Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Lewis Middle School usually go on to attend South Lewis High School

South Lewis Middle School

Summary:

South Lewis Middle School is a public middle school located in Turin, New York, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 308 students. The school is part of the South Lewis Central School District, which is ranked 412 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Lewis Middle School generally performs better than the state average in Math assessments, particularly in 5th, 7th, and 8th grades. However, its performance in English Language Arts (ELA) assessments is mixed, with 8th-grade students performing better than the state average, while 5th and 6th-grade students perform slightly below. The school's exceptional performance in Regents Algebra I exams, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, is a notable strength. Compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Beaver River Middle School, Lowville Middle School, and Adirondack Middle School, South Lewis Middle School generally performs better in Math assessments, particularly in 7th and 8th grades, but its ELA performance is more mixed.

South Lewis Middle School has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $10,245 to $13,709 over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.7 to 10.3 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, the school faces challenges in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as special education and low-socioeconomic status students, who perform lower than the overall student population. The school's predominantly White student population and high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch may be factors that influence its academic performance and overall school ranking.

Detail:

Public 5-8

4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473-0070

(315) 348-2570

District: South Lewis Central School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,296

Students who attend South Lewis Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Lewis High School

Feeder schools for South Lewis Middle School:

Elementary:

South Lewis Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 308

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Lewis Middle School ranks better than 54.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Lewis Middle School is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare South Lewis Middle School employs 29.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Lewis Middle School is $11,296.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Lewis Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Lewis Middle School 676^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See South Lewis Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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South Lewis Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Lewis Central School District 412^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Lewis Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Lewis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	60.97	487^th	1095	55.5%
2007	62.22	504^th	1123	55.1%
2008	61.25	579^th	1185	51.1%
2009	59.13	670^th	1224	45.3%
2010	58.34	621^st	1243	50.0%
2011	55.63	655^th	1295	49.4%
2012	44.51	820^th	1337	38.7%
2013	43.73	753^rd	1373	45.2%
2014	49.87	653^rd	1401	53.4%
2015	44.56	765^th	1407	45.6%
2016	44.02	781^st	1429	45.3%
2017	42.31	828^th	1455	43.1%
2018	47.69	730^th	1438	49.2%
2019	51.83	610^th	1439	57.6%
2021	40.05	741^st	1242	40.3%
2022	53.45	629^th	1479	57.5%
2023	51.66	676^th	1500	54.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Lewis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.09	652^nd	1170	44.3%
2019	39.57	623^rd	1139	45.3%
2021	29.41	383^rd	522	26.6%
2022	42.37	646^th	1283	49.6%
2023	45.50	606^th	1307	53.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Lewis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	47.27	575^th	1245	53.8%
2019	50.73	510^th	1241	58.9%
2021	45.46	451^st	935	51.8%
2022	51.28	529^th	1306	59.5%
2023	47.64	618^th	1288	52.0%

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Rank History for Female students at South Lewis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	42.32	807^th	1353	40.4%
2019	45.71	708^th	1370	48.3%
2021	32.91	766^th	1066	28.1%
2022	53.75	629^th	1454	56.7%
2023	46.47	781^st	1463	46.6%

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Rank History for Male students at South Lewis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	52.75	595^th	1352	56.0%
2019	57.19	505^th	1366	63.0%
2021	45.19	561^st	1071	47.6%
2022	51.44	627^th	1455	56.9%
2023	57.68	551^st	1464	62.4%

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Rank History for White students at South Lewis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.40	476^th	772	38.3%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for South Lewis Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	343	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1996	343	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1997	340	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1998	329	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1999	317	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2000	335	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2001	344	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2002	300	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2003	300	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2004	286	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	291
2005	286	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	287
2006	281	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
2007	274	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	276
2008	285	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
2009	253	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2010	243	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2011	210	2	0	0	0	0	0	212
2012	220	1	0	0	0	4	0	225
2013	280	1	0	1	0	10	0	292
2014	301	0	2	2	0	8	0	313
2015	292	2	2	2	0	6	0	304
2016	320	2	2	5	0	6	0	335
2017	302	5	2	4	0	9	0	322
2018	256	5	0	3	0	6	0	270
2019	275	4	0	3	0	6	0	288
2020	283	3	0	7	0	5	0	298
2021	241	3	0	6	0	3	0	253
2022	285	3	0	8	0	4	0	300
2023	292	3	0	9	0	4	0	308

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 Lewis Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	343	24.0	14.3	56.6
1996	343	24.0	14.3	56.6
1997	340	22.0	15.5	26.8
1998	329	24.0	13.7	38.3
1999	317	23.0	13.8	12
2000	336	25.0	13.4	39
2001	346	26.0	13.3	45.7
2002	302	25.0	12.1	41.1
2003	302	25.0	12.1	41.1
2004	291	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	287	18.1	15.9	52.3
2006	283	20.0	14.2	43.5
2007	276	20.0	13.8	52.9
2008	288	20.0	14.4	46.2
2009	255	20.0	12.8	54.1
2010	244	19.0	12.8	59
2011	212	19.0	11.1	54.2
2012	225	18.5	12.1	68.9
2013	292	24.5	11.9	57.2
2014	313	25.0	12.5	63.3
2015	304	19.0	16.0	57.2
2016	335	21.0	15.9	64.2
2017	322	20.5	15.6	68
2018	270	21.5	12.5	65.9
2019	288	20.7	13.8	66.3
2020	298	33.7	8.8	68.8
2021	253	29.0	8.7	65.6
2022	300	29.1	10.3	55.7
2023	308	29.7	10.3	61.4

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 Lewis Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	343	24.0	14.3	56.6
1996	343	24.0	14.3	56.6
1997	340	22.0	15.5	26.8
1998	329	24.0	13.7	38.3
1999	317	23.0	13.8	12
2000	336	25.0	13.4	39
2001	346	26.0	13.3	45.7
2002	302	25.0	12.1	41.1
2003	302	25.0	12.1	41.1
2004	291	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	287	18.1	15.9	52.3
2006	283	20.0	14.2	43.5
2007	276	20.0	13.8	52.9
2008	288	20.0	14.4	46.2
2009	255	20.0	12.8	54.1
2010	244	19.0	12.8	59
2011	212	19.0	11.1	54.2
2012	225	18.5	12.1	68.9
2013	292	24.5	11.9	57.2
2014	313	25.0	12.5	63.3
2015	304	19.0	16.0	57.2
2016	335	21.0	15.9	64.2
2017	322	20.5	15.6	68
2018	270	21.5	12.5	65.9
2019	288	20.7	13.8	66.3
2020	298	33.7	8.8	68.8
2021	253	29.0	8.7	65.6
2022	300	29.1	10.3	55.7
2023	308	29.7	10.3	61.4

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.

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