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#213 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 5% in state

H C Crittenden Middle School

Middle School · BYRAM HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

10 MACDONALD AVE, Armonk, NY 10504

Enrollment

501

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

8.7

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#213 of 4,742

In Armonk

#2 of 4

public schools

In district

#2 of 4

BYRAM HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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H C Crittenden Middle School

8.7/10

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About H C Crittenden Middle School

H C Crittenden Middle School is a public middle school in Armonk, NY, part of BYRAM HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. H C Crittenden Middle School serves approximately 501 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. H C Crittenden Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for H C Crittenden Middle School show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% 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 9.3:1 students to teachers, H C Crittenden 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 Progress7.7Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+45.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.8 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$40,282
Chronic Absenteeism5.2%

H C Crittenden Middle School — Students at H C Crittenden Middle School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 82.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
33.6% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 81.3% (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
99.5%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
84.8%
2022
Math
85.4%
ELA
83.6%

* 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: 7.7/10.

How H C Crittenden Middle School Compares

See how H C Crittenden Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.7/10
96th percentile in NY
Academic
9.0/10
Excellent
Growth
7.7/10
Very Good
Environment
9.8/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
54 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
5.2%

Location

10 MACDONALD AVE, Armonk, NY 10504

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering H C Crittenden Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. ROBERT E BELL SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Chappaqua), with a comparable rating. Another option is WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Thornwood), a more accessible option. Additionally, FOX LANE MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Bedford), a more accessible option. For more schools in Armonk, see our Armonk schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.4 mi
School Distance Rating
WAMPUS SCHOOL Armonk 0.2 mi 8.5
MONTESSORI CHILDRENS ROOM Armonk 0.8 mi
BYRAM HILLS HIGH SCHOOL Armonk 1.0 mi 8.9
COMAN HILL SCHOOL Armonk 1.7 mi 8.0
WHITBY SCHOOL Greenwich 2.9 mi 7.6
Parkway School Greenwich 2.9 mi 9.4
DOUGLAS G GRAFFLIN SCHOOL Chappaqua 3.3 mi 8.8
WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL Thornwood 3.4 mi 8.7
WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Thornwood 3.4 mi 7.5
EF ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOL Thornwood 3.5 mi 7.2
MOUNT PLEASANT-COTTAGE SCHOOL Pleasantville 3.5 mi 7.1
EDENWALD SCHOOL Pleasantville 3.5 mi 6.1
FOX LANE MIDDLE SCHOOL Bedford 4.6 mi 6.2
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Thornwood 3.7 mi 7.0
HORACE GREELEY HIGH SCHOOL Chappaqua 4.3 mi 9.3
FOX LANE HIGH SCHOOL Bedford 4.7 mi 8.6
ROBERT E BELL SCHOOL Chappaqua 4.0 mi 8.3
THE KARAFIN SCHOOL Mount Kisco 4.8 mi 6.9
KENSICO SCHOOL Valhalla 4.2 mi 7.3
VALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL Valhalla 4.4 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10504 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$247,433

Median Home Value

$1,150,700

Median Rent

$1,910/mo

Population

7,853

College Educated

81.1%

Homeownership

94.9%

Avg Commute

37.8 min

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Median Age

42.9

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD Brooklyn, NY 8.7
SEVEN BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL Chappaqua, NY 8.7
ROBERT CUSHMAN MURPHY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL East Setauket, NY 8.6
BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY 8.8
EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL New York, NY 8.8
IRVINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Irvington, NY 8.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H C Crittenden Middle School

What grades does H C Crittenden Middle School serve?

H C Crittenden Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend H C Crittenden Middle School?

H C Crittenden Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at H C Crittenden Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at H C Crittenden Middle School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does H C Crittenden Middle School rank in NY?

H C Crittenden Middle School ranks #213 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is H C Crittenden Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

H C Crittenden 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 H C Crittenden Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, H C Crittenden Middle School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is H C Crittenden Middle School a charter school?

No, H C Crittenden Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is H C Crittenden Middle School a Title I school?

No, H C Crittenden Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
24 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
501
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.2%

District

BYRAM HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
2,358
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$40,282
District Rank
#2 of 4

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