Serving 880 students in grades 6-8, Suffern Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Suffern Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Suffern school district, encompassing approximately 42.1 square miles. The area typically allows for a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Suffern Middle School's student population of 880 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
880 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Suffern Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suffern Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1769 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suffern Middle School's ranking?
Suffern Middle School is ranked #1769 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Suffern Middle School often compared to?
Suffern Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nyack Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Suffern Middle School?
880 students attend Suffern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Suffern Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Suffern Middle School?
Suffern Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Suffern Middle School offer ?
Suffern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Suffern Middle School part of?
Suffern Middle School is part of Suffern Central School District.
School Calendar
View the Suffern Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
SMS SCHOOL CLOSED - VETERANS DAY
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
SMS SCHOOL CLOSED - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
SMS SCHOOL CLOSED - WINTER BREAK
December 24, 2026 (Thursday)
SMS SCHOOL CLOSED - MLK DAY
January 18, 2027 (Monday)
SMS SCHOOL CLOSED - PRESIDENTS DAY
February 15, 2027 (Monday)
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