Excellent
#713 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 15% in state
John Jay Middle School
Middle School · Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District · Katonah, NY
A Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 387, Katonah, NY 10536
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Jay Middle School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 71% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Jay Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$239,063
Median home value
$854,000
Median rent
$2,418/mo
College educated
74.8%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rippowam Cisqua SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–9 | 4.4 mi | 334 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $39,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Jay Middle School is listed in KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Jay Middle School
John Jay Middle School is a public middle school in Katonah, NY, part of Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District, serving approximately 671 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Jay Middle School
What grades does John Jay Middle School serve?
John Jay Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Jay Middle School?
John Jay Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 671 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Jay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Jay Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Jay Middle School rank in NY?
John Jay Middle School ranks #713 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John Jay Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Jay Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 John Jay Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Jay Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Jay Middle School a charter school?
No, John Jay Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Jay Middle School a Title I school?
No, John Jay Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Jay Middle School?
6.3% of students at John Jay 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
- 671
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (914) 763-7502
- Area population (ZIP 10536)
- 11,010
- Area average commute
- 41.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 10536; 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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