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#1634 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 34% in state

North Salem Middle School/high School

High School · North Salem Central School District · North Salem, NY

A North Salem Central School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

230 JUNE RD, North Salem, NY 10560

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation32.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
District spending per student$45,106
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at North Salem Middle School/high School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

21.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Salem Middle School/high 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$180,455

Median home value

$656,600

Median rent

$2,240/mo

College educated

64.9%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
32.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Longview SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated5–123.5 mi20Compare →
Ridgefield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.99–123.9 mi1,420Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

North Salem Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$45,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Salem Middle School/high School is listed in NORTH SALEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Salem Middle School/high School

North Salem Middle School/high School is a public high school in North Salem, NY, part of North Salem Central School District, serving approximately 513 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,634 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 North Salem Middle School/high School

What grades does North Salem Middle School/high School serve?

North Salem Middle School/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend North Salem Middle School/high School?

North Salem Middle School/high School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Salem Middle School/high School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Salem Middle School/high School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Salem Middle School/high School rank in NY?

North Salem Middle School/high School ranks #1,634 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is North Salem Middle School/high School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Salem Middle School/high 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 North Salem Middle School/high School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Salem Middle School/high School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Salem Middle School/high School a charter school?

No, North Salem Middle School/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Salem Middle School/high School a Title I school?

No, North Salem Middle School/high School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Salem Middle School/high School?

21.2% of students at North Salem Middle School/high 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 – 12th
Enrollment
513
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 10560)
4,914
Area average commute
46 min
Area median age
43
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 10560; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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