South Middle School vs. Temple Hill School
Should you attend South Middle School or Temple Hill School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 878 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 972 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Temple Hill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
878 students
972 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4165 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2655 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
117
Grade 1 Students
-
95
Grade 2 Students
-
94
Grade 3 Students
-
96
Grade 4 Students
-
106
Grade 5 Students
-
111
Grade 6 Students
267
114
Grade 7 Students
296
120
Grade 8 Students
311
119
Ungraded Students
4
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
59%
62%
% Black
22%
20%
% White
11%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
