Serving 351 students in grades 6-8, A Macarthur Barr Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A Macarthur Barr Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
A Macarthur Barr Middle School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A Macarthur Barr Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A Macarthur Barr Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1763 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
41%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Macarthur Barr Middle School's ranking?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School is ranked #1763 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend A Macarthur Barr Middle School?
351 students attend A Macarthur Barr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of A Macarthur Barr Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A Macarthur Barr Middle School?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does A Macarthur Barr Middle School offer ?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is A Macarthur Barr Middle School part of?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School is part of Nanuet Union Free School District.
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