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#2256 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 48% in state
South Lewis Middle School
Middle School · South Lewis Central School District · Turin, NY
A South Lewis Central School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 70, Turin, NY 13473
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Lewis Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Lewis Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low218/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,477
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
95.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13473; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
South Lewis Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Lewis Middle School is listed in SOUTH LEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Lewis Middle School
South Lewis Middle School is a public middle school in Turin, NY, part of South Lewis Central School District, serving approximately 315 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,256 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Lewis Middle School
What grades does South Lewis Middle School serve?
South Lewis Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend South Lewis Middle School?
South Lewis Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lewis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lewis Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Lewis Middle School rank in NY?
South Lewis Middle School ranks #2,256 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is South Lewis Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Lewis Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Lewis Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Lewis Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Lewis Middle School a charter school?
No, South Lewis Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Lewis Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Lewis Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Lewis Middle School?
60.3% of students at South Lewis Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lewis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (315) 348-2570
- Area population (ZIP 13473)
- 1,060
- Area median age
- 43.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13473; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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