Below Average
#4143 of 4,742 schools in NY
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
Middle School · East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley) · Chestnut Ridge, NY
An East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley) middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
892 NY-45, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chestnut Ridge Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,724
Median home value
$602,300
Median rent
$1,711/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
45.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10977; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadow Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Otto Specht School thePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 0.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Beth Rochel School-girlsPrivate · tuition | 3.2private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 900 | Compare → |
| Fieldstone Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 14
- District spending per student
- $33,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is listed in EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chestnut Ridge Middle School
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in Chestnut Ridge, NY, part of East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley), serving approximately 630 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,143 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chestnut Ridge Middle School
What grades does Chestnut Ridge Middle School serve?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chestnut Ridge Middle School rank in NY?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks #4,143 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Chestnut Ridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chestnut Ridge Middle School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chestnut Ridge Middle School a charter school?
No, Chestnut Ridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chestnut Ridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Chestnut Ridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
83.8% of students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (845) 577-6300
- Area population (ZIP 10977)
- 71,465
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 24.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10977; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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