SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.newburghschools.org

878 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Middle School is a public school located in Newburgh, New York, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Situated on Monument Street, the school serves a diverse student population in the heart of the city, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle-level education that prepares students for the transition to high school. As part of a large urban district, the school emphasizes academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement to support the varied needs of its local student body.

The school’s official portal, accessible via the Newburgh Enlarged City School District website, serves as a hub for parents and guardians to track academic progress, view school calendars, and stay informed about district policies. Like other schools within the Newburgh system, South Middle School aims to foster an environment of equity and excellence, offering resources such as extracurricular activities, support services, and specialized instruction designed to empower students to reach their full potential within a supportive educational community.

878

Total Students

91.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	522
Black	190
Asian	11
Two or More	58

Hispanic
522 (59.5 %)
Black
190 (21.6 %)
White
97 (11.0 %)
Two or More
58 (6.6 %)
Asian
11 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)563-7000
Website:	http://www.newburghschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	878
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 267

Grade 7 296

Grade 8 311

Ungraded 4