Very Good
#1132 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 24% in state
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
Middle School · Clarkstown Central School District · West Nyack, NY
A Clarkstown Central School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
30 PARROTT RD, West Nyack, NY 10994
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Felix Festa Achievement Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Felix Festa Achievement Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,838
Median home value
$618,900
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
97.4%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10994; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Festa Character Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 664 | Compare → |
| Felix Festa Determination Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Rockland BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clarkstown Central School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 15
- District spending per student
- $28,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School is listed in CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School is a public middle school in West Nyack, NY, part of Clarkstown Central School District, serving approximately 595 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,132 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
What grades does Felix Festa Achievement Middle School serve?
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Felix Festa Achievement Middle School?
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Felix Festa Achievement Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Felix Festa Achievement Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Felix Festa Achievement Middle School rank in NY?
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School ranks #1,132 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Felix Festa Achievement Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Felix Festa Achievement Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Felix Festa Achievement Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Felix Festa Achievement Middle School a charter school?
No, Felix Festa Achievement Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Felix Festa Achievement Middle School a Title I school?
No, Felix Festa Achievement Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Felix Festa Achievement Middle School?
26.6% of students at Felix Festa Achievement 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
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (845) 624-3969
- Area population (ZIP 10994)
- 5,925
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 10994; 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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