Excellent
#728 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 15% in state
Pelham Middle School
Middle School · Pelham Union Free School District · Pelham, NY
A Pelham Union Free School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
28 FRANKLIN PL, Pelham, NY 10803
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pelham Middle School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$212,288
Median home value
$961,300
Median rent
$2,242/mo
College educated
73.5%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amani Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Intellectus Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| The Hallen SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 3–12 | 1.5 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pelham Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pelham Middle School is listed in PELHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pelham Middle School
Pelham Middle School is a public middle school in Pelham, NY, part of Pelham Union Free School District, serving approximately 692 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #728 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pelham Middle School
What grades does Pelham Middle School serve?
Pelham Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pelham Middle School?
Pelham Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pelham Middle School rank in NY?
Pelham Middle School ranks #728 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Pelham Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pelham 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 Pelham Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pelham Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pelham Middle School a charter school?
No, Pelham Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pelham Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pelham Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (914) 738-8190
- Area population (ZIP 10803)
- 13,096
- Area average commute
- 37.4 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 10803; 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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