South Middle School
Newburgh, NY · Newburgh City School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
439th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 44%▲ Improving
33-63 MONUMENT ST, Newburgh, NY 12550
(845)563-7000NCES ID 362070002912Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 845 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34.9% | 62.1% | ▲ 27.2 pts | |
| Black | 38.1% | 18.1% | ▼ 20.0 pts | |
| White | 25.7% | 12.8% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.7% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $401K in zip 12550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than South Middle School
- #638Heritage Middle SchoolNewburgh City School District · 2 mi away638th of 781
ELA 36% ▲13 · Math 39% ▼37Compare - #581Rombout Middle SchoolBeacon City School District · 3 mi away581st of 781
ELA 43% ▲20 · Math 39% ▼37Compare - #156Cornwall Middle SchoolCornwall Central School District · 3.5 mi away156th of 781
ELA 67% ▲44 · Math 78% ▲2Compare - #126Haldane Middle SchoolHaldane Central School District · 5.7 mi away126th of 781
ELA 77% ▲54 · Math 74% ▼2Compare - #395Wappingers Junior High SchoolWappingers Central School District · 8.3 mi away395th of 781
ELA 52% ▲29 · Math 54% ▼22Compare - #293Marlboro Middle SchoolMarlboro Central School District · 8.3 mi away293rd of 781
ELA 60% ▲37 · Math 62% ▼14Compare - #341Highland Falls Intermediate SchoolHighland Falls Central School District · 8.7 mi away341st of 781
ELA 55% ▲32 · Math 58% ▼18Compare - #490Washingtonville Middle SchoolWashingtonville Central School District · 9.2 mi away490th of 781
ELA 41% ▲18 · Math 51% ▼25Compare
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.