Dobbs Ferry Middle School
Tel:
(914)693-7640
- Dobbs Ferry Middle School serves 343 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- Dobbs Ferry Middle School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 343 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dobbs Ferry Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dobbs Ferry Middle School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1706 out of 4,239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 68% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dobbs Ferry Middle School is Dobbs Ferry High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clark Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Springhurst Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dobbs Ferry Dobbs Ferry High School Grades: 9-12 | 450 students
0.0 miles
505 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914)693-7645 0.0 9-12 450 - Dobbs Ferry Springhurst Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 698 students
0.2 miles
Walgrove Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914)693-1503 0.2 K-5 698 - Dobbs Ferry Greenburgh Eleven Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K-6 | 16 students
0.6 miles
1 Echo Hills - Bethune Bldg #3
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914)693-8500 0.6 K-6 16 - Dobbs Ferry Clark Academy Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 85 students
1.0 miles
71 S Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914)798-7200 1.0 7-12 85 - Irvington Dows Lane (k-3) School Grades: K-3 | 534 students
1.0 miles
6 Dows Ln
Irvington, NY 10533
(914)591-6012 1.0 K-3 534
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