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#1999 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 42% in state
White Plains Middle School
Middle School · White Plains City School District · White Plains, NY
A White Plains City School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
128 GRANDVIEW AVE, White Plains, NY 10605
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White Plains Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White Plains 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (White Plains), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$145,587
Median home value
$761,200
Median rent
$2,195/mo
College educated
65.8%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarsdale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–11 | 1.5 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
| German International School New YorkPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Richard J Bailey SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 4–6 | 2.5 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Louis M Klein Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 864 | 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.
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.
White Plains City School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $33,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Plains Middle School is listed in WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Plains Middle School
White Plains Middle School is a public middle school in White Plains, NY, part of White Plains City School District, serving approximately 1,554 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,999 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Plains Middle School
What grades does White Plains Middle School serve?
White Plains Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend White Plains Middle School?
White Plains Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Plains Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Plains 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 White Plains Middle School rank in NY?
White Plains Middle School ranks #1,999 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is White Plains Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
White Plains Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 White Plains Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Plains Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is White Plains Middle School a charter school?
No, White Plains Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Plains Middle School a Title I school?
No, White Plains Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Plains Middle School?
51.0% of students at White Plains 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
- 1,554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 152
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (914) 422-2092
- Area population (ZIP 10605)
- 19,371
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 10605; 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
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