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#1240 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 26% in state

Pleasantville Middle School

Middle School · Pleasantville Union Free School District · Pleasantville, NY

A Pleasantville Union Free School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

40 ROMER AVE, Pleasantville, NY 10570

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2022)
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+23.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
District spending per student$30,257

Students at Pleasantville Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
81%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasantville Middle 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$188,262

Median home value

$862,400

Median rent

$1,958/mo

College educated

73.1%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount Pleasant-cottage SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–120.8 mi112Compare →
Briarcliff Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.46–81.5 mi296Compare →
Robert E Bell SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.35–81.7 mi615Compare →
Westlake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.56–81.9 mi466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Pleasantville Union Free School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$30,257NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasantville Middle School is listed in PLEASANTVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasantville Middle School

Pleasantville Middle School is a public middle school in Pleasantville, NY, part of Pleasantville Union Free School District, serving approximately 482 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,240 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasantville Middle School

What grades does Pleasantville Middle School serve?

Pleasantville Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Pleasantville Middle School?

Pleasantville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville Middle School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasantville Middle School rank in NY?

Pleasantville Middle School ranks #1,240 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Pleasantville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasantville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Pleasantville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasantville Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pleasantville Middle School a charter school?

No, Pleasantville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pleasantville Middle School a Title I school?

No, Pleasantville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasantville Middle School?

16.0% of students at Pleasantville 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 – 8th
Enrollment
482
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Area population (ZIP 10570)
13,391
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
39.3
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 10570; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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