SOUTH SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

67 HILLSIDE AVE
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570

www.rvcschools.org

837 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Side Middle School, located at 67 Hillside Avenue in Rockville Centre, New York, serves as a central component of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum and a supportive learning atmosphere.

Beyond academics, South Side Middle School places a strong focus on student well-being and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and develop a sense of community. Through its partnership with parents and the broader Rockville Centre community, the school strives to cultivate a safe, innovative, and nurturing environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential.

837

Total Students

88.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	596
Hispanic	126
Black	68
Asian	21
Two or More	26

White
596 (71.2 %)
Hispanic
126 (15.1 %)
Black
68 (8.1 %)
Two or More
26 (3.1 %)
Asian
21 (2.5 %)

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:	ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)255-8976
Website:	http://www.rvcschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 275

Grade 7 281

Grade 8 267

Ungraded 14