A Macarthur Barr Middle School
Tel:
(845) 627-4044
A Macarthur Barr Middle School serves 338 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
A Macarthur Barr Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
A Macarthur Barr Middle School's student population of 338 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
A Macarthur Barr Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of A Macarthur Barr Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1686 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 27% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 58% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nanuet Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to A Macarthur Barr Middle School is Nanuet Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Birchwood School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 Academy For Excellence (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nanuet A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 Academy For Excellence Grades: 5-6 | 368 students
0.1 miles
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4046 0.1 5-6 368 - Nanuet Nanuet Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 731 students
0.1 miles
103 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-9808 0.1 9-12 731 - Nanuet George W Miller Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 412 students
0.3 miles
50 Blauvelt Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-4870 0.3 K-2 412 - Nanuet Highview Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 332 students
0.5 miles
24 Highview Ave
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 627-3480 0.5 3-4 332 - Nanuet Bardonia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 404 students
1.4 miles
31 Bardonia Rd
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 639-6460 1.4 K-5 404
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