- Enrollment
- 3,550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newburgh, NY
South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362070002912
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Newburgh, NY.
School address
District: Newburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362070002912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
South Middle School held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.7 → 86.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 362070002912 · Newburgh, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 8.6:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students)
South Middle School held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.7 → 86.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newburgh Free
Newburgh Free Academy
3,550 students
- Meadow Hill Gl 982
Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School
982 students
- Temple Hill Sc 890
Temple Hill School
890 students
- Heritage Middl 802
Heritage Middle School
802 students
- Gams High Tech 788
Gams High Tech Magnet School
788 students
- This school 782
South Middle School
782 students
What this shows South Middle School reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Middle School compares
South Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in New York - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,192
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%
African American 17.0%
White 13.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, South Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Newburgh City School District reports $28,192 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh Free Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temple Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gams High Tech Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Middle School
How many students attend South Middle School?
South Middle School has 782 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newburgh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle School is 8.6:1, which is 27% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Middle School?
58.3% of students at South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Newburgh, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Middle School?
South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Middle School rank among public schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Newburgh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Newburgh City School District?
Besides South Middle School, Newburgh City School District also operates Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students), Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School (982 students), and Temple Hill School (890 students). See the Newburgh City School District district page for the complete list.