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#613 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 13% in state

Dobbs Ferry Middle School

Middle School · Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District · Dobbs Ferry, NY

A Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

505 BROADWAY, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+25 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$32,892
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Dobbs Ferry Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dobbs Ferry Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$167,927

Median home value

$719,300

Median rent

$2,346/mo

College educated

67.1%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Greenburgh Eleven Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–81.1 mi12Compare →
Irvington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.86–81.6 mi408Compare →
Farragut Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.35–81.7 mi529Compare →
Ardsley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.15–81.9 mi766Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$32,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dobbs Ferry Middle School is listed in DOBBS FERRY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dobbs Ferry Middle School

Dobbs Ferry Middle School is a public middle school in Dobbs Ferry, NY, part of Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, serving approximately 341 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #613 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dobbs Ferry Middle School

What grades does Dobbs Ferry Middle School serve?

Dobbs Ferry Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Dobbs Ferry Middle School?

Dobbs Ferry Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dobbs Ferry Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry Middle School rank in NY?

Dobbs Ferry Middle School ranks #613 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Dobbs Ferry Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dobbs Ferry Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Dobbs Ferry Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dobbs Ferry Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dobbs Ferry Middle School a charter school?

No, Dobbs Ferry Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dobbs Ferry Middle School a Title I school?

No, Dobbs Ferry Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dobbs Ferry Middle School?

14.4% of students at Dobbs Ferry 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 10522)
11,464
Area average commute
34.3 min
Area median age
40.1
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 10522; 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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