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#233 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 5% in state

Blind Brook-rye Middle School

Middle School · BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

840 KING ST, Rye Brook, NY 10573

Enrollment

287

Student-Teacher

9:1

Score

8.7

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#233 of 4,742

In Rye Brook

#2 of 3

public schools

In district

#2 of 3

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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Blind Brook-rye Middle School

8.7/10

Middle School in Rye Brook · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Blind Brook-rye Middle School

Blind Brook-rye Middle School is a public middle school in Rye Brook, NY, part of BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Blind Brook-rye Middle School serves approximately 287 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Blind Brook-rye Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Blind Brook-rye Middle School show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares2.6 pts above NY schools
  • This school 8.7 · Excellent
  • NY avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 9:1 students to teachers, Blind Brook-rye Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency79.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+40.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$35,873
Chronic Absenteeism3.1%

Blind Brook-rye Middle School — Students at Blind Brook-rye Middle School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 76.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
33.6% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 73.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.2% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
80%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2021*
Math
75.3%
ELA
86%
2022
Math
79.9%
ELA
78.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.

How Blind Brook-rye Middle School Compares

See how Blind Brook-rye Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.7/10
95th percentile in NY
Academic
8.7/10
Excellent
Growth
7.9/10
Very Good
Environment
9.8/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
3.1%

Location

840 KING ST, Rye Brook, NY 10573

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Blind Brook-rye Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Western Middle School (rated 8.5/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Greenwich), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PORT CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 5.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Port Chester), a more accessible option. For more schools in Rye Brook, see our Rye Brook schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
BLIND BROOK HIGH SCHOOL Rye Brook 0.0 mi 9.1
BRUNO M PONTERIO RIDGE STREET SCHOOL Rye Brook 0.4 mi 8.6
KING STREET SCHOOL Port Chester 0.9 mi 3.5
WESTCHESTER BOCES Rye Brook 0.9 mi
Glenville School Greenwich 0.9 mi 9.3
PARK AVENUE SCHOOL Port Chester 1.4 mi 6.3
PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Port Chester 1.4 mi 8.2
THOMAS A EDISON SCHOOL Port Chester 1.8 mi 6.0
PORT CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Port Chester 1.9 mi 5.1
Western Middle School Greenwich 2.0 mi 8.5
JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Chester 2.3 mi 3.1
EAGLE HILL SCHOOL Greenwich 1.8 mi 8.4
SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD Rye 2.1 mi 6.4
New Lebanon School Greenwich 2.4 mi 7.4
Hamilton Avenue School Greenwich 2.0 mi 7.0
THE GREENWICH JAPANESE SCHOOL Greenwich 2.0 mi 6.9
PURCHASE SCHOOL Purchase 2.1 mi 8.1
RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Rye 3.0 mi 6.6
GREENWICH ACADEMY Greenwich 2.5 mi 6.7
BRUNSWICK SCHOOL Greenwich 2.5 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10573 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,612

Median Home Value

$649,900

Median Rent

$1,940/mo

Population

40,982

College Educated

43.9%

Homeownership

56.7%

Avg Commute

26.8 min

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Median Age

39.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY 8.8
LOWER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL New York, NY 8.8
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL New York, NY 8.8
SCHUYLERVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Schuylerville, NY 8.5
SKANEATELES MIDDLE SCHOOL Skaneateles, NY 8.5
BELL ACADEMY Bayside, NY 8.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blind Brook-rye Middle School

What grades does Blind Brook-rye Middle School serve?

Blind Brook-rye Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Blind Brook-rye Middle School?

Blind Brook-rye Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blind Brook-rye Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blind Brook-rye Middle School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blind Brook-rye Middle School rank in NY?

Blind Brook-rye Middle School ranks #233 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Blind Brook-rye Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blind Brook-rye Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blind Brook-rye Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blind Brook-rye Middle School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Blind Brook-rye Middle School a charter school?

No, Blind Brook-rye Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blind Brook-rye Middle School a Title I school?

No, Blind Brook-rye Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.1%

District

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
1,310
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$35,873
District Rank
#2 of 3

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