Top Rankings
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,513 students in Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,513 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, which is ranked #66 of all 1,019 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
93 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
290 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
29%
# Black Students
47 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
974 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
65%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
110
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
14
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,403 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,923 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,403
$31,092
Spending / Student
$30,923
$31,961
Best Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dobbs Ferry High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
505 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7645
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7645
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7640
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-7640
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Springhurst Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Walgrove Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-1503
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-1503
Grades: K-5
| 704 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District?
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,513 students.
What is the rank of Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District?
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District is ranked #66 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District?
65% of Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District?
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,923 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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