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James a Farley Elementary School

Middle School · Haverstraw-stony Point CSD (north Rockland) · Stony Point, NY

A Haverstraw-stony Point CSD (north Rockland) middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

140 RT 210, Stony Point, NY 10980

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.8 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$30,583
Chronic Absenteeism10.2%

Students at James a Farley Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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

49.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where James a Farley Elementary 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$125,333

Median home value

$475,200

Median rent

$1,748/mo

College educated

36.7%

Homeownership

87.4%

Poverty rate

2.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10980; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Willow Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.24–61.7 mi568Compare →
Haverstraw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.04–62.7 mi639Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Haverstraw-stony Point CSD (north Rockland)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$30,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

James a Farley Elementary School is listed in HAVERSTRAW-STONY POINT CSD (NORTH ROCKLAND); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About James a Farley Elementary School

James a Farley Elementary School is a public middle school in Stony Point, NY, part of Haverstraw-stony Point CSD (north Rockland), serving approximately 499 students in grades 4th-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,324 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about James a Farley Elementary School

What grades does James a Farley Elementary School serve?

James a Farley Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend James a Farley Elementary School?

James a Farley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James a Farley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at James a Farley Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does James a Farley Elementary School rank in NY?

James a Farley Elementary School ranks #3,324 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is James a Farley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

James a Farley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 James a Farley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, James a Farley Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is James a Farley Elementary School a charter school?

No, James a Farley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is James a Farley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, James a Farley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James a Farley Elementary School?

49.3% of students at James a Farley Elementary 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
4th – 6th
Enrollment
499
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rockland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.2%
Area population (ZIP 10980)
13,793
Area average commute
38.5 min
Area median age
44.2
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 10980; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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