Serving 637 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 15% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chestnut Ridge Middle School serves the southern part of Spring Valley, NY, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Most students live within a 4-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chestnut Ridge Middle School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
637 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chestnut Ridge Middle School is 0.41, 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
#4015 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is ranked #4015 out of 4,346 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, Felix Festa Determination Middle School, Rockland Boces by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
637 students attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Chestnut Ridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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