South Woods Middle School in Syosset, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Woods Middle School is a suburban public school in Syosset, New York that is part of Syosset Central School District. It serves 802 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.0:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

802 Students

73 Teachers

99 Pell Ln

Syosset, NY 11791 View local requests

http://syossetschools.org

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Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

South Woods Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Di Chiara

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South Woods Middle School Demographics

13%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

55%

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 Woods Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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