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#2257 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 48% in state
South Orangetown Middle School
Middle School · South Orangetown Central School District · Blauvelt, NY
A South Orangetown Central School District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
160 VAN WYCK RD, Blauvelt, NY 10913
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Orangetown Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Orangetown Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$175,000
Median home value
$621,600
Median rent
$2,325/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
97.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Pearl River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 5–7 | 1.8 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| A Macarthur Barr Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–8 | 2.5 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Nyack Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 648 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Orangetown Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $34,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Orangetown Middle School is listed in SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Orangetown Middle School
South Orangetown Middle School is a public middle school in Blauvelt, NY, part of South Orangetown Central School District, serving approximately 642 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,257 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Orangetown Middle School
What grades does South Orangetown Middle School serve?
South Orangetown Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend South Orangetown Middle School?
South Orangetown Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Orangetown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Orangetown Middle School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Orangetown Middle School rank in NY?
South Orangetown Middle School ranks #2,257 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is South Orangetown Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Orangetown 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 Orangetown Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Orangetown Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Orangetown Middle School a charter school?
No, South Orangetown Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Orangetown Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Orangetown Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Orangetown Middle School?
20.9% of students at South Orangetown 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
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (845) 680-1103
- Area population (ZIP 10913)
- 5,333
- Area average commute
- 42.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 10913; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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