Serving 730 students in grades 6-8, Indian River 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 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Indian River Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 252.2 square miles in Philadelphia, NY. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 10.3 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 14.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indian River Middle School's student population of 730 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
730 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Indian River 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 Indian River Middle School is 0.55, 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
#2218 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Indian River Middle School's ranking?
Indian River Middle School is ranked #2218 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Indian River Middle School often compared to?
Indian River Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carthage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Indian River Middle School?
730 students attend Indian River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Indian River Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian River Middle School?
Indian River Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Indian River Middle School offer ?
Indian River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Indian River Middle School part of?
Indian River Middle School is part of Indian River Central School District.
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