- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
South Woods Middle School grew from 746 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 82.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 362856003841 · Syosset, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 9.8:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Syosset Senior High School (2,400 students)
South Woods Middle School grew from 746 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 82.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Woods Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syosset Senior
Syosset Senior High School
2,400 students
- H B Thompson M 951
H B Thompson Middle School
951 students
- This school 802
South Woods Middle School
802 students
- Robbins Lane E 460
Robbins Lane Elementary School
460 students
- Berry Hill Ele 450
Berry Hill Elementary School
450 students
- South Grove El 433
South Grove Elementary School
433 students
What this shows South Woods Middle School reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Woods Middle School compares
South Woods Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$35,347
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
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.
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
District finance for Syosset Central School District reports $35,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~802 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), up 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.