Serving 785 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 785 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 95% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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 0.57, 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.
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?
785 students attend South Woods Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of South Woods Middle School students are Asian, 41% of students are White, 4% 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 10:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 785 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 95% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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