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South Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 896 students

 

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Posted August 24, 2011

As a student South middle school has been growing big as in more and more kids are coming because of how good our teaching system is. We were in the top 5 of the most highest New York State test grades ever. I love this school.


Posted November 29, 2010

I use to be a former student and the teachers I had where great, always kind honest and fair. Made alot of great friends there as well.


Posted October 21, 2009

I as a student love this school. It is the best school ever!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 27, 2009

It is a very good school. my children are in the top honor roll. so teachers must be doing something right!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2007

South tought me everything I know today. I turned into the young lady that stands up for herself and respects herself. No one can hurt me or make me feel bad about myself because I grew up in a school of such understanding and care. I am more then what I was 3 years ago when I entered south middle I'm now advancing towards the freshmen center in all honers classes. Thank you south. You made me not wanna give up in the hard early stages of my life. I'll never forget you -Alanna Rose Henriques 2002-2007
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 23, 2004

I as a parent loved to see my daughter and son go to the brentwood south middle school. they loved the school never were tired of it. I sure regret moving while they were in school. I had no chice or would have never moved. I would like to thank the teachers and all the staff of this school for making my children a better person and making them realize that everything they do or say counts,that they count, that they play a role in this society.
—Submitted by sepideh mohammadi-rad, a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2012.

312 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

317 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2012.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

300 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

263 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

266 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

284 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 74% 22%
Black 18% 19%
White 6% 49%
Asian 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 168%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 219%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 3%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 70%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Bergre Escorbores

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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785 Candlewood Rd
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