Enrollment
802
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Syosset, NY
South Woods Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Woods Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362856003841
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Woods Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Syosset · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Woods Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Woods Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Syosset, NY.
School address
District: Syosset Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362856003841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Woods Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Woods Middle School
South Woods Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Syosset, New York, enrolling 802 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 802 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 346 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by Asian (53%) and White (37%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Syosset Central School District spends $34,257 per pupil, 30% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Syosset Central School District also operates Syosset Senior High School (2,400 students) and H B Thompson Middle School (951 students) alongside South Woods Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Woods Middle School compares
South Woods Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 79% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$34,257
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 53.4%
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, South Woods Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syosset Central School District, which includes South Woods Middle School.
$34,257
Per student
+30%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+106%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.4%
State 11.4%
Federal 3.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Woods Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syosset Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H B Thompson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robbins Lane Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Woods Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~802 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Woods Middle School
How many students attend South Woods Middle School?
South Woods Middle School has 802 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Syosset, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Woods Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Woods Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Woods Middle School?
11.7% of students at South Woods 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 Woods Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Woods Middle School is Asian at 53.4% of enrollment, in Syosset, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Woods Middle School?
South Woods Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Woods Middle School rank among public schools in Syosset?
By Resource Investment Index, South Woods Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Syosset, 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 Syosset on the city page.
Is South Woods Middle School a good school?
South Woods Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Syosset Central School District?
Besides South Woods Middle School, Syosset Central School District also operates Syosset Senior High School (2,400 students), H B Thompson Middle School (951 students), and Robbins Lane Elementary School (460 students). See the Syosset Central School District district page for the complete list.
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