Serving 635 students in grades 5-8, A Macarthur Barr Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MacArthur Barr Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Nanuet, NY, encompassing approximately 5.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
A Macarthur Barr Middle School's student population of 635 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 109% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
A Macarthur Barr Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A Macarthur Barr Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1306 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1306 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are A Macarthur Barr Middle School often compared to?
A Macarthur Barr Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chestnut Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend A Macarthur Barr Middle School?
635 students attend A Macarthur Barr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of A Macarthur Barr Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% 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 9:1, which is lower than 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 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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