Dobbs Ferry Middle School
Dobbs Ferry Middle School serves 343 students in grades 6-8.
Dobbs Ferry 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 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Dobbs Ferry Middle School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 343 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry Middle School is 0.50, 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 | #1437 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) | 68% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 5% | 9% |
Hispanic | 18% | 27% |
Black | 3% | 17% |
White | 68% | 43% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Greenburgh Eleven Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Springhurst Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dobbs Ferry Dobbs Ferry High School Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 457 students10
0.0 miles
505 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7645 0 9-12 457 - Dobbs Ferry Springhurst Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 671 students10
0.2 miles
Walgrove Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-1503 0.2 K-5 671 - Dobbs Ferry Greenburgh Eleven Elementary School Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-7 | 9 students10
0.6 miles
1 Echo Hills - Bethune Bldg #3
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500 0.6 K-7 9 - Dobbs Ferry Greenburgh Eleven High School Special Education School Grades: 9-12 | 80 students
0.6 miles
3 Echo Hills-bethune Bldg #36
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500 0.6 9-12 80 - Dobbs Ferry Greenburgh Eleven Middle School Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-10 | 20 students10
0.6 miles
2 Echo Hills - Bethune Bldg #3
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-8500 0.6 6-10 20
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