SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.brentwood.k12.ny.us

975 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Middle School, located at 785 Candlewood Road in Brentwood, New York, is a key component of the Brentwood Union Free School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-level education that emphasizes academic rigor, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills. The institution is dedicated to preparing its students for the transition to high school by offering a structured environment that supports both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional well-being.

As part of one of Long Island’s largest school districts, South Middle School benefits from a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, athletic programs, and support services designed to engage students outside of the traditional classroom setting. The school’s faculty and administration prioritize fostering a supportive community culture that values inclusivity and student achievement. For more information regarding specific academic programs, district policies, or upcoming school events, parents and community members can visit their official website at [http://www.brentwood.k12.ny.us](http://www.brentwood.k12.ny.us).

975

Total Students

82.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	858
Black	73
Asian	16
Two or More	6
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
858 (88.0%)
Black
73 (7.5%)
Asian
16 (1.6%)
White
15 (1.5%)
Two or More
6 (0.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)434-2341
Website:	http://www.brentwood.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	975
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	816
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 322

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 340

Ungraded 14