Chestnut Ridge Middle School

892 Ny-45
Spring Valley, NY 10977
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Bottom 50%
Serving 660 students in grades 7-8, Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chestnut Ridge Middle School's student population of 660 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
660 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chestnut Ridge Middle School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3962 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
55%
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30%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
71%
29%
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Black
23%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chestnut Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is ranked #3962 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Chestnut Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Chestnut Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A Macarthur Barr Middle School, Rockland Boces, Felix Festa Determination Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
660 students attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Chestnut Ridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chestnut Ridge Middle School offer ?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chestnut Ridge Middle School part of?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is part of East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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