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#2353 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 50% in state
Pearl River Middle School
Middle School · Pearl River Union Free School District · Pearl River, NY
A Pearl River Union Free School District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
520 GILBERT AVE, Pearl River, NY 10965
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearl River Middle School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
17.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pearl River Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,970
Median home value
$560,200
Median rent
$2,036/mo
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10965; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Orangetown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Birchwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Fieldstone Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | 2.5 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| A Macarthur Barr Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 654 | 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.
Pearl River Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $34,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearl River Middle School is listed in PEARL RIVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearl River Middle School
Pearl River Middle School is a public middle school in Pearl River, NY, part of Pearl River Union Free School District, serving approximately 502 students in grades 5th-7th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,353 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearl River Middle School
What grades does Pearl River Middle School serve?
Pearl River Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Pearl River Middle School?
Pearl River Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Middle School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearl River Middle School rank in NY?
Pearl River Middle School ranks #2,353 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Pearl River Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearl River Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Pearl River Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl River Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pearl River Middle School a charter school?
No, Pearl River Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearl River Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pearl River Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl River Middle School?
17.3% of students at Pearl River 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
- 5th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (845) 620-3870
- Area population (ZIP 10965)
- 15,526
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 10965; 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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