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South Woods Middle School

99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 746 students in grades 6-8, South Woods Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Woods Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Woods Middle School's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
746 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South Woods Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Woods Middle School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#440 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Woods Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Woods Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Woods Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Woods Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Woods Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Woods Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Woods Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Woods Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Woods Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Woods Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of South Woods Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Woods Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Woods Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Woods Middle School's ranking?
South Woods Middle School is ranked #440 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are South Woods Middle School often compared to?
South Woods Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H B Thompson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend South Woods Middle School?
746 students attend South Woods Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South Woods Middle School students are Asian, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Woods Middle School?
South Woods 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 Woods Middle School offer ?
South Woods Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Woods Middle School part of?
South Woods Middle School is part of Syosset Central School District.

School Reviews
5   2/21/2019
Awesome school! A lot of opportunities to be involved in a variety of different activities.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Abby

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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