Excellent
#239 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 5% in state
South Woods Middle School
Middle School · Syosset Central School District · Syosset, NY
A Syosset Central School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
99 PELL LN, Syosset, NY 11791
- Math 86% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Woods Middle School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 81% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Woods Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$204,357
Median home value
$918,900
Median rent
$3,091/mo
College educated
70.6%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 256Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| H B Thompson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 955 | Compare → |
| Henry L Stimson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–8 | 3.0 mi | 837 | Compare → |
| Vernon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–7 | 3.0 mi | 418 | 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.
Syosset Central School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $35,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Woods Middle School is listed in SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Woods Middle School
South Woods Middle School is a public middle school in Syosset, NY, part of Syosset Central School District, serving approximately 785 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Woods Middle School
What grades does South Woods Middle School serve?
South Woods Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Woods Middle School?
South Woods Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 785 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Woods Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Woods Middle School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Woods Middle School rank in NY?
South Woods Middle School ranks #239 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is South Woods Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Woods Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Woods Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Woods Middle School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Woods Middle School a charter school?
No, South Woods Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Woods Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Woods Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 785
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (516) 364-5621
- Area population (ZIP 11791)
- 25,194
- Area average commute
- 39.5 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 11791; 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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