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South Woods Middle School vs. Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School

Should you attend South Woods Middle School or Plainview-old Bethpage Middle 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.
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School Overview

School
South Woods Middle School
99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School
121 Central Park Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

South Woods Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 785 students in grades 6-8, South Woods Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher 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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 918 students in grades 5-8, Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
785 students
918 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Woods Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Woods Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
81 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Woods Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Woods Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Syosset Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#182 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
#374 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Woods Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
92%
(Top 5% in NY)
88%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Woods Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Syosset Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Woods Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Syosset Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Woods Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Syosset Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Woods Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
247
Grade 6 Students
266
246
Grade 7 Students
279
226
Grade 8 Students
240
199

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
51%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Woods Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Syosset Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Woods Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Syosset Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Woods Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Syosset Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% White
41%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Woods Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Syosset Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Woods Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Syosset Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Woods Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Syosset Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Woods Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Syosset Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Woods Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Syosset Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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