South Middle School
Newburgh, NY · Newburgh City School District · Grades 6-8
439th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 44%▲ Improving
South Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Middle School 439th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 44% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — improving.
South Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
South Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 845 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.2% | 62.1% | ▲ 24.9 pts | |
| Black | 37.3% | 18.1% | ▼ 19.2 pts | |
| White | 22.6% | 12.8% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 5.7% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near South Middle School
Typical home value $401K in zip 12550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near South Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Heritage Middle SchoolNewburgh City School District · 2 mi away638th of 781
ELA 36% · Math 39% - 3Rombout Middle SchoolBeacon City School District · 3 mi away581st of 781
ELA 43% · Math 39% - 9Cornwall Middle SchoolCornwall Central School District · 3.5 mi away156th of 781
ELA 67% · Math 78% - 9Haldane Middle SchoolHaldane Central School District · 5.7 mi away126th of 781
ELA 77% · Math 74% - 5Wappingers Junior High SchoolWappingers Central School District · 8.3 mi away395th of 781
ELA 52% · Math 54% - 7Marlboro Middle SchoolMarlboro Central School District · 8.3 mi away293rd of 781
ELA 60% · Math 62% - 6Highland Falls Intermediate SchoolHighland Falls Central School District · 8.7 mi away341st of 781
ELA 55% · Math 58% - 4Washingtonville Middle SchoolWashingtonville Central School District · 9.2 mi away490th of 781
ELA 41% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Middle School in?
South Middle School is part of the Newburgh City School District district in Newburgh, New York.
Is South Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Middle School 439th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of South Middle School?
Hispanic 62%, Black 18%, White 13%, Two or more races 6% (845 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12550 is $401K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.