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South Lewis Middle School

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South Lewis Middle School ranks 655 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

655^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 56% of New York middle schools

Summary

South Lewis Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the South Lewis Central School District in Turin, New York. The school has 315 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, and is ranked 431 out of 874 in New York, with a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Lewis Middle School generally performs better than the state average on New York State Assessments, particularly in Math, with 62.16% of 7th graders proficient or better compared to the state's 56.47%. However, the school lags behind the state average in English Language Arts, with only 41.89% of 7th graders proficient or better compared to the state's 50.99%. The school stands out with 100% proficiency rates on the Regents Algebra I and Living Environment exams, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. Compared to nearby schools like Beaver River Middle School, Lowville Middle School, and Adirondack Middle School, South Lewis Middle School generally performs better on state assessments, particularly in Math, though Lowville Middle School stands out with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts.

The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.67% to 61.36% in recent years, indicating a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This is higher than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 42.32% to 50.25%. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased significantly, from $10,245 in 2021-2022 to $23,804 in 2023-2024, likely due to increased funding or changes in the district's budget allocation.

311

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,302

Per pupil spending ?

58.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473-0070

(315) 348-2570

District: South Lewis Central School District

Students who attend South Lewis Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Lewis High School

Feeder schools for South Lewis Middle School:

Elementary:

South Lewis Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 46th percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the New York median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg53%

New York avg52%

655^th of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

431^st of 874South Lewis Central School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	54.8	655 of 1500	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.8	530 of 1504	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.7	676 of 1500	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.4	629 of 1479	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.0	741 of 1242	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.8	610 of 1439	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.7	730 of 1438	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.3	828 of 1455	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.0	781 of 1429	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.6	765 of 1407	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.9	653 of 1401	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	43.7	753 of 1373	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.5	820 of 1337	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	55.6	655 of 1295	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.3	621 of 1243	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.1	670 of 1224	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.3	579 of 1185	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.2	504 of 1123	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.0	487 of 1095	55.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	38.0	957 of 1457	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	67.6	402 of 1465	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	46.5	781 of 1463	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.8	629 of 1454	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.9	766 of 1066	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.7	708 of 1370	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.3	807 of 1353	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	631 of 1283	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.2	442 of 1296	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.6	618 of 1288	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.3	529 of 1306	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.5	451 of 935	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.7	510 of 1241	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.3	575 of 1245	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	60.6	511 of 1455	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.4	517 of 1464	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.7	551 of 1464	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.4	627 of 1455	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.2	561 of 1071	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.2	505 of 1366	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.8	595 of 1352	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	37.9	777 of 1298	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.7	638 of 1303	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.5	606 of 1307	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.4	646 of 1283	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.4	383 of 522	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	39.6	623 of 1139	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.1	652 of 1170	44.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2023	40.4	476 of 772	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)65th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)51st percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2025)40th percentile-16 vs school

White (2023)38th percentile-17 vs school

Female (2025)34th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Living Environment100%+43 vs state

Algebra I100%+44 vs state

Math53%~ state avg

English Language Arts50%~ state avg

Science43%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Lewis Middle School	Public	5-8	4264 East Rd	Turin	13473	Lewis County	South Lewis Central School District	No	No	No	No	(315) 348-2570	311	29	10.6	58.5%	291 (93.6%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	54.8	655^th of 1500 public middle schools	56.3%		60.8	530^th of 1504 public middle schools	64.8%	125		100.0	100.0		48.1	52.6	41.9	59.7	52.6	44.9	62.2	55.2	40.5	47.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$26,302	$1,735	$24,567
Adirondack Middle School	Public	6-8	8181 State Rt 294	Boonville	13309	Oneida County	Adirondack Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 942-9202	243	25	9.8	44.9%	239 (98.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	39.2	928^th of 1500 public middle schools	38.1%		44.3	822^nd of 1504 public middle schools	45.3%	106			95.5	100.0		50.7	40.5	45.5		43.7	42.2	43.5		41.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$26,383	$1,843	$24,540
Lowville Middle School	Public	6-8	7668 N State St	Lowville	13367	Lewis County	Lowville Academy & Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 376-9010	263	25	10.5	45.6%	239 (90.9%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	68.3	409^th of 1500 public middle schools	72.7%		65	455^th of 1504 public middle schools	69.7%	46			100.0	87.5		64.2	53.4	75.7		56.3	56.9	54.7		50.6	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	$22,204	$959	$21,245
Beaver River Middle School	Public	6-8	9508 Artz Rd	Beaver Falls	13305	Lewis County	Beaver River Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 346-1211	196	11	18.0	44.4%	189 (96.4%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.5	887^th of 1500 public middle schools	40.9%		45.8	790^th of 1504 public middle schools	47.5%	97	100.0		100.0			41.9	36.2	45.0		51.4	35.6	72.9		36.0	99.1	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	99.5	99.5	$20,755	$1,198	$19,558

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lewis Middle School

What is the racial makeup of South Lewis Middle School?

Students at South Lewis Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of South Lewis Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Lewis Middle School usually go on to attend South Lewis High School

Is South Lewis Middle School a good school?

South Lewis Middle School ranks 655^th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Lewis Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 311 students attended South Lewis Middle School.

What district is South Lewis Middle School in?

South Lewis Central School District

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