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Suffern Middle School

Middle School · Suffern Central School District · Suffern, NY

A Suffern Central School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

80 HEMION RD, Suffern, NY 10901

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$37,781
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Suffern Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

42.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Suffern 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$114,651

Median home value

$490,700

Median rent

$1,746/mo

College educated

47.5%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Suffern Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$37,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Suffern Middle School is listed in SUFFERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Suffern Middle School

Suffern Middle School is a public middle school in Suffern, NY, part of Suffern Central School District, serving approximately 847 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,562 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Suffern Middle School

What grades does Suffern Middle School serve?

Suffern Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Suffern Middle School?

Suffern Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 847 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Suffern Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Suffern Middle School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Suffern Middle School rank in NY?

Suffern Middle School ranks #2,562 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Suffern Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Suffern Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Suffern Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Suffern Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Suffern Middle School a charter school?

No, Suffern Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Suffern Middle School a Title I school?

No, Suffern Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Suffern Middle School?

42.7% of students at Suffern 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
847
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rockland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
Area population (ZIP 10901)
26,224
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
40
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 10901; 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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