A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence vs. Pearl River Middle School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 334 students in grades 5-6, A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence 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 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 523 students in grades 5-7, Pearl River 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 46% (which is equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
5-6
5-7
Total Students
334 students
523 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1434 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1702 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
165
163
Grade 6 Students
168
181
Grade 7 Students
-
179
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
4%
% Hispanic
29%
18%
% Black
12%
1%
% White
40%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
