At a glance
Reported students
806
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
85.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
387
South Side Middle School: 806 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
9.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 855
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about South Side Middle School
South Side Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rockville Centre. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Rockville Centre Union Free School District. NCES reports 806 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.1%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Side Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 85.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.7%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black6.3%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockville Centre Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Side High School
High · Grades 09–12
959 reported students
Hewitt School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
465 reported students
Wilson School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
William S Covert School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
286 reported students
Watson School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
224 reported students
Riverside School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
149 reported students
Public schools near South Side Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard T Herber Middle School Middle · Malverne Union Free School District | 06–08 | 428 | 1.1 mi |
| Lynbrook North Middle School Middle · Lynbrook Union Free School District | 06–08 | 284 | 1.9 mi |
| Lynbrook South Middle School Middle · Lynbrook Union Free School District | 06–08 | 414 | 2.3 mi |
| Lawrence Road Middle School Middle · Uniondale Union Free School District | 06–08 | 623 | 2.7 mi |
| School 9M-Oceanside Middle School Middle · Oceanside Union Free School District | 07–08 | 801 | 2.7 mi |
| Caroline G Atkinson School Middle · Freeport Union Free School District | 05–06 | 882 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Side Middle School
What grades does South Side Middle School serve?
South Side Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rockville Centre Union Free School District.
How many students attend South Side Middle School?
South Side Middle School reported 806 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 855 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Side Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 806 students and 85.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Side Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Side Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockville Centre Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Side Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Side Middle School in?
South Side Middle School is part of Rockville Centre Union Free School District, based in Rockville Centre, NY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Side Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Howard T Herber Middle School (1.1 mi), Lynbrook North Middle School (1.9 mi), Lynbrook South Middle School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.