Serving 642 students in grades 5-8, South Orangetown Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 642 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 83% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
South Orangetown Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Orangetown Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend South Orangetown Middle School?
642 students attend South Orangetown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of South Orangetown Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Orangetown Middle School?
South Orangetown Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Orangetown Middle School offer ?
South Orangetown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Orangetown Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 642 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 83% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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