White Plains Middle School

128 Grandview Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,546 students in grades 6-8, White Plains 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

White Plains Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

White Plains Middle School's student population of 1,546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 157 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,546 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
157 teachers
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School Rankings

White Plains 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 White Plains Middle School is 0.59, 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)
#2865 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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36%
55%
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53%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
59%
29%
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Black
13%
16%
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White
21%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 White Plains Middle School's ranking?
White Plains Middle School is ranked #2865 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend White Plains Middle School?
1,546 students attend White Plains Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of White Plains Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Plains Middle School?
White Plains Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does White Plains Middle School offer ?
White Plains Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Plains Middle School part of?
White Plains Middle School is part of White Plains City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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