How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Howard T Herber Middle School | South Side Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Malverne, NY | Rockville Centre, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 428 | 806 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.4% | 14.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Howard T Herber Middle School | South Side Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $32,299 | $36,592 |
| District | Malverne Union Free School District | Rockville Centre Union Free School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Howard T Herber Middle School | South Side Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.2% | 69.7% |
| African American | 42.5% | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.2% | 17.1% |
| Asian | 7.7% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Howard T Herber Middle School | South Side Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 199:1 | 285:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.4% | 12.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.