South Orangetown Middle School in Blauvelt, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Orangetown Middle School is a suburban public school in Blauvelt, New York that is part of South Orangetown Central School District. It serves 640 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.2:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

640 Students

63 Teachers

160 Van Wyck Rd

Blauvelt, NY 10913 View local requests

http://www.socsd.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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South Orangetown Middle School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

32%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

South Orangetown Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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