Indian River Intermediate School serves 505 students in grades 4-5.
Indian River Intermediate School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indian River Intermediate School's student population of 505 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Indian River Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Indian River Intermediate School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3522 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
55%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
62%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
2%
10%

Hispanic
16%
28%

Black
6%
17%

White
64%
41%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
52%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian River Intermediate School's ranking?
Indian River Intermediate School is ranked #3522 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Indian River Intermediate School?
505 students attend Indian River Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Indian River Intermediate School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian River Intermediate School?
Indian River Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Indian River Intermediate School offer ?
Indian River Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian River Intermediate School part of?
Indian River Intermediate School is part of Indian River Central School District.
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