Very Good
#1614 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 34% in state
Highland Falls Intermediate School
Middle School · Highland Falls Central School District · Highland Falls, NY
A Highland Falls Central School District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 287, Highland Falls, NY 10928
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Falls Intermediate School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
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 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Falls Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,106
Median home value
$307,800
Median rent
$1,717/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haldane Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 172 | 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.
Highland Falls Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $36,703NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Falls Intermediate School is listed in HIGHLAND FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Falls Intermediate School
Highland Falls Intermediate School is a public middle school in Highland Falls, NY, part of Highland Falls Central School District, serving approximately 318 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,614 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Falls Intermediate School
What grades does Highland Falls Intermediate School serve?
Highland Falls Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Highland Falls Intermediate School?
Highland Falls Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Falls Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Falls Intermediate School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Falls Intermediate School rank in NY?
Highland Falls Intermediate School ranks #1,614 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Highland Falls Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Falls Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Highland Falls Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Falls Intermediate School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highland Falls Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Highland Falls Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Falls Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Highland Falls Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Falls Intermediate School?
52.5% of students at Highland Falls Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (845) 446-4761
- Area population (ZIP 10928)
- 5,273
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 10928; 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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