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South Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
33-63 Monument St, Newburgh, NY 12550 · (845) 563-7000 · Part of Newburgh City School District
Students
782
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about South Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 49 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.3% since 2020
- Next stop for Vails Gate kids: Newburgh Free Academy
On the path
Where Vails Gate kids come from and go next.
PK–89 schoolsDepends on your address
6–8South Middle SchoolYou are here
9–12Newburgh Free Academyin Newburgh
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts33%
State average 62.6%
Location
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33-63 Monument St, Newburgh
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6236
Grade 7274
Grade 8267
Ungraded5
Enrollment over time
902’20
848’21
878’22
845’23
782’24
Down 13.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 62%Black 17%White 13%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.